17TH ANNUAL RED CROSS GREAT ESCAPE TO BE HELD MARCH 7TH
DAYTON AREA CHAPTER'S ASSOCIATE BOARD COORDINATES ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR EMERGENCY HOUSING PROGRAM
Dayton, Ohio, February 10, 2008 – The 17th Annual Red Cross Great Escape will be held Friday, March 7, 2008 at One Dayton Centre. For each of the past several years, more that 300 patrons have attended the annual fundraising event produced by the Dayton Area Chapter's Associate Board. The Associate Board is a volunteer group of young area professionals representing the Greater Dayton community who donate their time and efforts to support the Red Cross's Montgomery County Emergency Housing Program.
Live music by Velvet Crush, dancing, an exciting silent auction, great food, and a travel-themed grand prize all combine to make this a fun-filled evening. The event begins at 6:00pm.
For information on sponsorship opportunities, or to donate items for the silent auction contact Dan Lockhart at dlockhart@bradyware.com or Eli Kiefaber at ekiefaber@ficlaw.com .
Tickets may be purchased in advance for $30 online at www.dac.redcross.org or by contacting the chapter at (937) 222-6711, ext. 103. Tickets are avaialable at the door for $35.00
The Dayton Area Chapter of the American Red Cross provides disaster preparedness and response, and health and safety education to residents of Montgomery, Greene and Preble counties, as well as assistance to families with members in the military. The Chapter also operates Emergency Housing Programs in Montgomery and Greene counties. Led by volunteers, the Dayton Area Chapter responds to an average of 200 local disaster incidents each year.
From fires and carbon monoxide leaks to displacements from condemned dwellings, evictions and utility shutoffs, more than 100 families a month are referred to the Red Cross’s local emergency housing program by an extensive network of government agencies, non-profit organizations, schools, church groups and others. The program supports 46 families at any given time, with the average family utilizing services for 45-50 days. The program is located in the Dayton Housing Authority’s Parkside development and is supported by a combination of donor, city, county and United Way funding.
“There are a hundred different reasons why families find themselves homeless and in need of temporary emergency shelter,” states Robert L. Kelley, Jr., Director of the Dayton Area Chapter of the American Red Cross’ Emergency Housing Program. “We have a tremendous track record of placing these families in permanent housing, thanks in large part to the generosity of those who live and work within Greater Dayton.
All local Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of area disasters by making a financial gift to the Dayton Area Chapter, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to those in need. Contributions may be sent to the Dayton Area Chapter, P.O. Box 517, Dayton, Ohio. Internet users can make secure online credit card donations by visiting www.dac.redcross.org.
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