The Spiritual Awakening Helps Uplift the Local Red Cross
Newton, NJ, March 29, 2010 — The Heroes for the American Red Cross Campaign, under the leadership of Campaign Chairman Robert Nicholson III, President of Eastern Propane, kicked-off on March 19th and runs through April 9th. Executive Director, Pat Day said, “Heroes for the American Red Cross is a grassroots fundraising campaign where individuals, businesses and groups pledge to raise $1000 for their local Red Cross chapter.” The goal for this campaign is $55,000. Day continued, “The success of this Campaign is critical as the funds will be used to support vital programs and services here in Sussex County”.
The Spiritual Awakening in Sparta announced it is raising funds for the Sussex County Chapter of the American Red Cross by holding an Afternoon of Psychic Readings on Saturday, April 3rd from 1:00pm-5:00pm. The Center is located at 156 Woodport Road across from Mohawk Gardens. Lots of fun is predicted with Psychic, Tarot and Angel card readings for those interested in a unique way of giving back to their community! Participants are encouraged to arrive early to be signed up for a reading and must be present when their name is called. For a $25 donation patrons will receive a 15 minute reading. Reading recipients must be at least 16 years old. “This is a great way to gain a fresh perspective on your life while contributing to the needs of the people in our area,” said Arlene Rich, a co-founder of The Spiritual Awakening. She added, “We are happy to do what we can to help out. The Red Cross does a tremendous job in being there to help our community when we are affected by fires, floods, power outages and other emergencies.” The psychic readers, Arlene Rich, Michael Zaikowski and Diana Flanagan are well-known inside and outside the local community for their abilities in the psychic and clairvoyant realm. All proceeds go directly to the Sussex County Chapter of the American Red Cross. Come have some fun and support this important organization at the same time!
Other events in support of the American Red Cross Heroes Campaign include;
Melissa Turner, Team Leader for Tastefully Simple – a direct-sales company specializing in gourmet food products - has offered to donate proceeds from any purchases made on her web page from now through April 16 to the Heroes Campaign! Tastefully Simple offers a wide selection of convenient, easy-to-prepare foods designed to help people spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying the rest of their lives! Visit www.tastefullysimple.com/web/mturner1 today - your online order will ship directly to you.
Don Hall, owner of the Chatterbox in Augusta is a Hero for the American Red Cross and is currently selling paper Red Cross Hero Squares for a $1.00 each. The Hero Squares line the 50’s style restaurant. According to Hall, “We’re working hard toward our goal of $1,000. We’ll be doubling our efforts during the remainder of the campaign in an effort to reach it.”
The Sussex County Division of Social Services had so much fun supporting the American Red Cross as a Hero in last year’s campaign they’re participating again! Under the direction of Carol Novrit, Director, a silent auction is in progress Monday through Thursday of this week. On Thursday, April 1st they will host an ice-cream social at 3:00pm in their conference room where the auction items will be on display and final bids will be taken. Ice cream will be available for a minimum donation of $1.
Dollar Stores in both Lafayette and Wantage are selling paper Red Cross Hero Squares for patrons to sign. The paper squares are being displayed in the stores for all to see. All proceeds will be donated to the Sussex County Chapter of the American Red Cross.
It’s Not Too Late To Be A Hero! Individuals serving as Heroes for the American Red Cross agree to raise at least $1,000 for the Chapter. Funds can be raised in a variety of ways. Individuals may work alone or choose to involve their company, civic club, church, or school in their fundraising efforts. Heroes may also choose to donate the needed money. To learn more, call MaryAnn Maikisch at 973-579-1600.
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The 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 mission. For more information, please visit www.sussexredcross.org or call our office at 973-579-1600.
