Red Cross provides assistance to Lincoln resident after Wednesday morning fire

[October 18, 2012]  The American Red Cross, Illinois Capital Area Chapter, provided emergency assistance to a Lincoln resident after a fire severely damaged the person’s home Wednesday morning.

The fire occurred at 12 Grand Oaks Drive. American Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers provided the affected individual with Red Cross financial assistance for food, shoes, shelter and clothing. The person also received Red Cross comfort kits.

The community can help those affected by future disasters by volunteering with the American Red Cross or by making financial contributions to local disaster relief by visiting www.il-redcross.org to make an online donation, texting REDCROSS to 70000, or calling 217-787-7602.

All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people.

The best way to help those affected by disasters is through financial donations to the American Red Cross. Donations of money help tailor disaster relief to the needs of victims and restore the economic vitality of disaster-affected communities. Financial gifts enable the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, emotional support and other assistance to victims of all disasters.

Contributions to American Red Cross Disaster Relief may be sent to 1045 Outer Park Drive, Springfield, IL 62704; or donations can be made online at www.il-redcross.org. On those rare occasions when donations exceed Red Cross expenses for a specific disaster, contributions are used to prepare for and serve victims of other disasters.

[Text from file received from American Red Cross, Illinois Capital Area Chapter]