Red Cross Assists Family of 10 in Berkeley County After Fire Damages Home

BERKELEY COUNTY, S.C. – American Red Cross disaster-trained volunteers are assisting a family whose home, located on Buckeye Lane in Summerville, was damaged by fire Tuesday evening.

The Red Cross is helping ten people by providing financial assistance for immediate needs such as food, clothing, and shelter, along with referrals to much-needed resources.

This March, the American Red Cross of South Carolina is honoring those who make our humanitarian mission possible during the 80th annual American Red Cross Month celebration — a national tradition thatbegan in 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation.

“When help can’t wait during emergencies, people in South Carolina rally together to provide relief and hope for neighbors in need,” said Rod Tolbert, CEO of the Red Cross of South Carolina. “This humanitarian spirit is at the heart of our community, and we are proud to honor all those who make our mission possible during this year’s Red Cross Month celebration. You can join in their commitment by donating, volunteering, giving blood, or taking a lifesaving skills course.”

Participate in Red Cross Month by visiting redcross.org . On March 27, you can also join our annual Red Cross Giving Day campaign by donating at redcross.org/givingday to help provide shelter, food, relief items, emotional support and other assistance for people affected by disasters big and small.

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