American Red Cross Survey Gives Impetus for Holiday Fundraising Campaign
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HONOLULU, HI December 2011 - The American Red Cross recently conducted a national survey to ascertain the state of holiday giving this year and found that even with the economic downturn, 7 in 10 expect to donate more or about the same this holiday season as last year. Sixty-eight percent believe that because of the economy, it is important to give to charity in order to help others (up from 58% last year). 4 in 5 of those surveyed (79%) would rather have a charitable donation in their honor than get a gift they wouldn't use.
These findings give impetus to a new Red Cross holiday giving campaign. Instead of giving "stuff" people don't use, the American Red Cross is asking people to give something that means something by shopping their holiday catalog (http://www.redcross.org/gifts) and donating gifts in the name of the people on their gift list this year.
Their donation can help purchase items like infant care kits for babies in emergency shelters, phone cards for deployed military heroes to call home, hot meals and blankets to provide warmth and security for disaster victims in shelters, comfort kits for wounded warriors, or lifesaving measles vaccinations for children around the world.
"We are asking people to give a gift that means something in the spirit of the holiday season," said Coralie Chun Matayoshi, Chief Executive Officer of the Hawaii Red Cross. "We are not a government agency and depend on the generosity of the public to provide critical services to our community."
2011 was filled with life changing disasters - from the earthquake and tsunami in Japan, to the deadly tornadoes and floods in Joplin and Tuscaloosa, to Hurricane Irene and earthquakes on the East Coast, to everyday house fires and other disasters here at home. The Hawaii Red Cross responded to 85 disasters throughout the State (one every 4 days), opened 9 shelters providing 884 meals, provided vital disaster preparedness information to 19,051 people, and trained 28,700 people in lifesaving skills. They also provided emergency communication and referrals to over 2,200 military service members and their families during times of crisis About American Red Cross, Hawaii State Chapter
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MISSION The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. It accomplishes this mission through services that are consistent with its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross movement.
The Hawaii State Chapter responds continually to large and small disasters throughout the State of Hawaii. The Red Cross is the only volunteer organization charged, by federal Congressional Charter, with responding during disasters to provide for the immediate emergency needs of families and individuals. In addition, the Chapter prepares individuals and businesses to be more prepared for emergencies and to initiate appropriate action to ensure the health and safety of those around them and themselves.
The American Red Cross is not a government agency. We depend on the aloha spirit of giving from our community to help others in need.
STATEWIDE PRESENCE The Hawaii State Chapter consists of the Chapter headquarters, four branch offices (East Hawaii, West Hawaii, Kauai and Maui) and four military service centers (Hickam Air Force Base, Schofield Barracks, Kaneohe Marine Corp Base and Tripler Army Medical Center).
HISTORY Founded in 1881 by Clara Barton, the American Red Cross is one of the oldest human service organizations in the United States. In 1905, the U.S. Congress chartered the Red Cross to help relieve the suffering caused by disasters. Over the years, we have become part of the very fiber of the community and Americans have grown to expect and rely on our swift, professional assistance through a national volunteer corps of more than 1.44 million people. The American Red Cross is one of more than 145 member nations that comprise the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland. Currently, 967 chapters make up the American Red Cross.
Although 1917 is the official date that the first American Red Cross chapter was chartered in Hawaii, Red Cross work began as early as 1898, when some 300 women, including Princess Kaiulani, organized a Red Cross society to aid the sick and wounded soldiers stopping here on transports from the Philippines during the Spanish-American War.
Today, the Hawaii State Chapter is a leader in health and safety training. Red Cross disaster volunteers respond regularly to house and apartment fires, and are prepared for larger disasters like hurricanes, tsunamis, and floods.
Through its extensive use of trained volunteers, the American Red Cross has earned a reputation for being of one of the nation's most efficiently managed non-profit organizations, a distinction that has been recognized by publications such as Forbes, The Chronicle of Philanthropy, Nonprofit Times and Money Magazine. The Hawaii State Chapter of the American Red Cross has over 4,000 volunteers - a volunteer-to-staff ratio of more than 10 to 1.
The Hawaii State Chapter of the American Red Cross is known for excellent stewardship of funds. We have always prided ourselves on providing services that do not duplicate the services of other non-profits organizations and proactively seeking ways to collaborate with other providers.
Sep 14, 1917: Queen Liliuokalani's secretary, Colonel Iaukea, presents a hand-sewn Red Cross flag to members of the local Chapter on the steps of Iolani Palace. This ceremony took place a few months after the Hawaii Chapter was officially chartered. At the Queen's suggestion, the flag flew over the palace and later hung in the Throne Room during World War I. Mrs. Henry Dawson accepts flag. Territorial Governor Lucius Pinkham is behind Iaukea.
American Red Cross, Hawaii State Chapter The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
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HONOLULU, HI December 2011 - The American Red Cross recently conducted a national survey to ascertain the state of holiday giving this year and found that even with the economic downturn, 7 in 10 expect to donate more or about the same this holiday season as last year. Sixty-eight percent believe that because of the economy, it is important to give to charity in order to help others (up from 58% last year). 4 in 5 of those surveyed (79%) would rather have a charitable donation in their honor than get a gift they wouldn't use. 
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