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Application Summary
Board Meeting Date: October 2, 2013
Organization: American Red Cross — Oregon Mountain River Chapter
Organization Description: The Oregon Mountain River Chapter of the American Red Cross
provides disaster relief, support for military families, and preparedness training. Beneficiaries of
these services include local and regional individuals, veterans, families, churches, community
groups, and other agencies. Organization volunteers also respond to national disasters when
needed.
Project Name: Preparedness Pals
Project Description: Preparedness Pals is a program that provides disaster preparedness
training for youth and includes interactive presentations conducted by Red Cross staff using the
Red Cross Cool Cat, Disaster Dog, and Ready Rabbit as Preparedness Pals. Topics covered in
the training include fire safety, earthquake safety, and winter storm safety. Participants also
receive colorful booklets and follow-up activities that reinforce the lessons, engage family
members, and provide feedback to the Red Cross regarding effectiveness of the presentations.
Project Period: September 15, 2013 — June 15, 2014 (current school year)
Amount, of Request: $1,000
Previous Grants:
3/25/2012 $ 1,000.00 2012 Sisters Preparedness Fair
Approved:
Declined:
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Deschutes County Board of Commissioners
PO Box 6005, Bend, OR 97701-6005
{ 1300 NW Wall Street, Suite 200, Bend, OR
Telephone: 541-388-6571 Fax: 541-385-3202
Website: www.deschutes.org
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On a separate sheet(s), please briefly answer the following questions: (/
1. Describe the applicant organization, including its purpose, leadership structure, and
activities.
2. Describe the proposed project or activity.
3. Provide a timeline for completing the proposed project or activity.
4. Explain how the proposed project or activity will positively impact the community.
5. Identify the specific communities or groups that will benefit.
6. Describe how grant funds will be used and include the source and amounts of matching
funds or in-kind contributions, if any. Itemize anticipated expenditures*.
7. If the grant will support an ongoing activity, explain how it will be funded in the future.
Attach:
Proof of the applicant organization's non-profit status.
* Applicant may be contacted during the review process and asked to provide a complete line item budget.
American
Red Cross
815 SW Bond St., Suite 110
Bend, OR 97702
1 -800 -RED -CROSS
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1. The Oregon Mountain River Chapter of The American Red Cross provides:
• Disaster Relief —house fires, wildfire, flood, winter storms, and other disasters or
emergencies that affect families in our community
o We provide shelter, food, clothing, mental health services, hope, support, and
recovery assistance
o We train volunteers and position supplies throughout our region in preparation
for a disaster
o Our local volunteers also respond to national disasters when needed
• Supporting military families
o Emergency communication services for local families with a family member who
is deployed
o Resources and assistance to local military families
o Resources and assistance to local military veterans
• Preparedness training /Community resiliency
o We provide free disaster preparedness training to schools, families, churches,
agencies, and community groups
o We provide business specific disaster preparedness training to local businesses
and organizations
2. Project: PREPAREDNESS PALS — preparedness training for children
• Red Cross age appropriate; disaster preparediess training for youth. The presentation is
done by Red Cross staff using the Red Cross Cool Cat, Disaster Dog, and Ready Rabbit as
our Preparedness Pals. This presentation is interactive and engaging
• Training covers fire safety, earthquake safety, and winter storm safety
• Training is done in an environment that is safe and familiar to the children
• Colorful booklets are provided for each participant to take home. Materials include
follow up activities that reinforce the lessons learned in class, help engage the family, and
give the Red Cross feedback on the effectiveness of the presentations
3. Timeline:
• The program will be available through the 2013/2014 school year
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4. Positive Impact:
• It is important that children know how to respond when there is a disaster, and what it
means to be prepared. Often children are able to teach their parents and families about
what they learned. Engaging youth with the message of preparedness helps to build good
habits, and encourages preparedness as a part of our culture.
5. Community groups reached
• This program will reach diverse groups of youth. This includes children from low income
families who are especially vulnerable to the lasting effects of a disaster. Preparedness
training and awareness allows them the ability to be proactive as well as educated on
escape routes, and safe spots
• This program will be made available to Deschutes County elementary schools, Head Start
programs, Scout programs, and other youth focused programs that would like the
training
6. Grant funds
• Funds will be used specifically for program materials. These materials are colorful,
comprehensive, and designed to engage the child during and after the presentation. Each
participant will have materials to take home that will include preparedness activities for
the whole family
• Our staff and volunteers have been trained and are ready to present the Preparedness
Pals program. We are looking for funding to cover the cost of the booklets and materials
that will be given to participants
7. Project future
• This program is being used with great success around the state. If well received here in
Deschutes County, we will continue the program next year, and will seek funding and/or
sponsors for materials to continue
Thank you for considering our proposal. For further information, please
contact me anytime.
Lisa Stroup 1 Executive Director
American Red Cross
Oregon Mountain River Chapter
815 SW Bond St., Suite 110
Bend, OR. 97702
(541) 749-4196 (p) 1 (541) 306-1238 (c) 1 (541) 330-1080 (f)
Lisa.Stroup@redcross.org 1 www.redcross.org/bend
Internal Revenue Service
Date: July 20, 2006
Department of the Treasury
P. O. Box 2508
Cincinnati, OH 45201
Person to Contact:
AMERICAN NATIONAL RED CROSS Ms, Dalton 31-07967
2025 E ST NW Customer Service Specialist
WASHINGTON DC 20006-5009 Toll Free Telephone Number:
877-829-5500
Federal Identification Number:
53-0196605
Dear Sir or Madam:
This is in response to your request of July 20, 2006, regarding your organization's tax-exempt status.
Our records indicate that the American National Red Cross is exempt from federal income tax under section
501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and is classified as a publicly supported organization, and not
a private foundation, because it is described in sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(a)(vi) of the Code. Donors
may deduct contributions to it as provided in section 170 of the Code. This organization was recognized as
exempt in December 1938:
Even though the American National Red Cross was issued an individual ruling, this ruling covers its chapters,
branches, and auxiliaries,
If you have any questions, please call us at the telephone number shown in the heading of this letter
Sincerely,
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Janna K. Skufca, Director, TE/GE
Customer Account Services