Events: March 2008 Archives

On the fourth Wednesday of each month, the Tri-County Red Cross is hosting a happy hour for supporters, volunteers, donors, staff and anyone else who wants to come by. There are no programs, no speeches, no presentations, no fundraising, no nothing. Just come on by with some friends for a little socializing and fun with other Red Cross people.

This Wednesday, March 26th, we will be holding our Happy Hour at Suspenders Pub in Union, NJ.  Suspenders has generously agreed to donate the hors d'ourves for the event, and to provide a cash bar for all comers.

The Tri-County Red Cross will host Happy Hours at Suspenders every other month -- March 26, May 28, July 23, September 24, November (TBD)-- and at Cafe Vivace in Plainfield on the other months -- Feburary, April 23, June 25, August 27, October 22, December (TBD).

Please come by and meet other dedicated Red Cross folks.

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Below is a Google Map of the disaster responses for the Tri-County Red Cross this calendar year as of March 24, 2008.  The map will be expanded to include all disaster responses since July 1, 2007 to match our fiscal year.

Many families receive shelter, food and clothing from the Red Cross, all funded by our very generous local individual, business and foundation donors. The Red Cross does not receive governmental funds for its services.

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To assist in replenishing the Disaster Fund, please consider donating online.

Today at the Green Brook Middle school about one hundred children participated in an Easter Egg Hunt to benefit the Tri-County Red Cross.  The event, coordinated by Green Brook Councilwoman Melonie Marano, raised close to a thousand dollars to support the disaster preparation, prevention and relief efforts of the Red Cross.

Here are some pictures of the event, which was -- in all honesty -- a heck of a good time for all!

The Easter Bunny hangs out as kids come in to the Easter Egg Hunt.

The Easter Bunny with Tri-County Red Cross CEO Nathan Rudy's daughter Kendy. Kendy's a little shy!

Kids eagerly await the cowbell that signals it's time to go collect the eggs!

GREEN BROOK, NJ (March 11, 2008] -- An egg hunt to benefit the Tri-County Red Cross will be held on Saturday, March 15, 2008, 10:30am at the Green Brook Middle School. The event will be held rain or shine. All children ages 2 thru kindergarten are invited to attend at a cost of $5 per child. Photos with the Easter Bunny will also be available for a charge.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to the Tri-County Red Cross headquartered in Plainfield NJ. The Tri-County Red Cross serves 22 communities within Somerset, Middlesex and Union counties with disaster relief, blood drives, CPR & Lifesaving training.