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Linus Project donates blankets to the Mid Illinois Chapter to be given to local children who become victims of a disaster in our communities. John Weibull, Director of Emergency Services accepts Linus blankets from Lynne Salter (on the right)

C.F. Industries

CF Industries Terminal in Cowden IL (Shelby County) presents a check to the Mid Illinois Chapter to assist victims in times of local disasters. Carl Baker, Executive Director accepts a corporate donation from Matt Jones, Supt. CF Industries – Cowden Terminal. Also pictured are Operators Mark Himes, Eric Reed, Seth Vonderheide and Clerk Bonnie Coin.

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Chapter News

January-27-2012

Fire destroys family home

Youth volunteer Colton Scheibly provides family with a Red Cross comfort kit and a teddy bear. An early morning house fire damaged a home located on N. Hill Ave in Decatur, displacing three adults and three children. The Red Cro

January-17-2012

Red Cross Helps After Fire

A fire left one person without a home today. Local volunteers responded to a fire on Riverview Drive in Decatur this afternoon. The Red Cross is helping the individual with his emergency disaster needs.

December-30-2011

Family Loses Home to Fire - Red Cross Gives Help

An early morning house fire destroyed a home located on E. Melrose Ct. in Decatur, displacing five adults and a child. Volunteers from the Mid-Illinois Chapter of the American Red Cross responded with emergency aid to purchase clothing and food. The Red Cross provides help to meet immediate d

December-21-2011

Red Cross Volunteers Help Families After Fire

At around six a.m. Wednesday, local Red Cross volunteers responded to an early morning apartment fire at 1300 West Wood that affected thirteen people. Our chapter provided one nights hotel stay for one family displaced by the fire. We also provided food, baby formula, stuffed animals and referrals

Who's your hero?

Do you know someone who shows extraordinary courage? Someone with devotion to a greater cause? Someone who goes above and beyond the call of duty? Your local Red Cross knows it’s important to recognize people whose commitment and courage make a difference. That’s why, every year, we honor those who stand out in a crowd.
The American Red Cross Mid-Illinois Chapter is accepting nominations for the 2012 Heartland Heroes awards dinner until Feb 3, 2012.

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