American Red Cross South Plains Regional Chapter

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American Red Cross to Aid Haiti Earthquake Victims January-13-2010

The South Plains Regional Chapter of the American Red Cross will aid the victims of the January 12th Haiti earthquake by sending financial assistance to support the Haitian Red Cross.

Tips on How to Stay Warm during Frigid Temperatures January-5-2010

Bone chilling temperatures will move into the South Plains on Wednesday and are expected to linger for several days. Forecasters say temperatures could drop into the single digits with the wind chi

Giving the Greatest Gift of All—Saving a Life. December-9-2009

Carino’s Italian Restaurant and the American Red Cross team up to help. (Lubbock, Texas)— The Holidays. A time for friends and family. This year, on December 15th when you a

Red Cross seeing an increase in activity; need for funds December-7-2009

Colder weather means more demand, but “our mission is never in recession.”(Lubbock, Texas)—As the winter months approach, and the weather gets colder, the South Plains Regional Chapt

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Haiti: How to Help

You can help the victims of countless crises, like the recent earthquake in Haiti, around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster, please do so at the time of your donation.

How to Donate

Mail:	2201 19th St, Lubbock, TX 79401
Phone:	1-800-HELPNOW or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish)
Online:	http://lubbock.redcross.org
In Person:	South Plains Regional Chapter 2201 19th St, Lubbock, TX 79401 Any branch of American State Bank Any United, Market Street, or Amigos Supermarkets
SMS/Text:	Text "HAITI" to 90999 to donate $10 (can repeat 3 times)

How to Volunteer

If you'd like to learn more about volunteering for the American Red Cross you can do so online or by calling the chapter at 765-8534. The chapter does not anticipate sending volunteers to Haiti at this time. If you're a medical professional, and are interested in volunteering your time in Haiti, please contact one of these agencies:

Heart to Heart International
National Nurses United

Contacting loved ones

The International Committee of the Red Cross has launched a Family Links Website aimed at enabling persons in Haiti and abroad to register the names of relatives with whom they are striving to restore contact. It will progressively incorporate information offering responses to those queries.

Inquiries concerning U.S. Citizens abroad should be referred to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens services, at 1-888-407-4747 or 202-647-5225