RED CROSS INVITES MILITARY FAMILIES TO "GET TO KNOW US BEFORE YOU NEED US"
American Red Cross Provides Support for Military Families

Newton, NJ, April 16, 2009 – The Sussex County Chapter of the American Red Cross continues its outreach to community-based military families of Sussex County and invites members of the U.S. Military and their families to attend a free, one hour presentation, “Get To Know Us Before You Need Us” for information on services provided to military members and their families. Please join your local Red Cross and other military families on April 21st at 7:00 pm for this free presentation. Registration is required. Children are welcome and refreshments will be served. Contact Lauren @ 973-579-1600.

Your local Red Cross also hosts a monthly support group for military families that provides a unique opportunity to interact with other local military families who have similar experiences. No registration is required for the support group which meets monthly. The next meeting is April 24th at 7:00pm at Chapter Headquarters – 93 Spring Street, Suite 101, Newton.

The Sussex County Chapter of the American Red Cross has several scholarships available for courses in First Aid, CPR and Babysitter’s Training and even Pet First Aid at no cost to military members, veterans, and their families through May!  Those who are interested should contact Karen Puccio today to register.

For more information or to register call (973) 579-1600, or visit the website at  www.sussexredcross.org. The American Red Cross is a non-profit organization that shelters, feeds and counsels victims of disasters; provides nearly half of the nation's blood supply; teaches lifesaving skills; and supports military members and their families. The American Red Cross is a non-profit organization, not a government agency, and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its humanitarian mission.