![]() DAT members were called to 15 separate fires between Decemand January 5, 2012, and provided emergency assistance including food, clothing, temporary housing and emotional support to over 80 Western New Yorkers. This is especially true during the holidays. Often, these volunteers wake up in the middle of the night or sacrifice time with their families to help others. **Includes State Employees Federated Appeal (SEFA) and Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).ģ Disaster Never Takes A Holiday DAT Volunteer Diane Sargent on the scene of a fire in the City of Buffalo Our Disaster Action Team (DAT) is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to help our neighbors following house fires and other disasters. A full statement of operating funds and functional expenses for the American Red Cross is available on /publications. Blaschak Executive Director Contributions to the American Red Cross, Serving Erie & Niagara Counties Fiscal Year 2012* Corporate, foundation and individual giving $671,658 United Way and other community or federated campaigns** $391,871 Legacies and bequests $247,607 In-Kind Contributions $212,314 Special Event revenue (net) $254,229 Total Contributions $1,777,680 *Un-audited revenue. As you read more about how the Red Cross has put your time, talents and treasure to use, we hope you feel a sense of pride in knowing that you are what makes our vital work possible, and we look forward to continuing to work together to make Western New York a better place in the years to come. In addition to responding to disaster, your generous support also helps us provide life-saving information about emergency preparedness and First Aid, make this community a little better for area seniors and persons living with HIV/AIDS, support our service men, women and their families, and so much more. ![]() From providing food, clothing and temporary shelter to 38 Western New Yorkers following fires over Labor Day Weekend, to deploying multiple volunteers to Florida to help in the relief efforts following flooding caused by Tropical Storm Debby, the Red Cross is always there for those who have nowhere else to turn. Thanks to our amazing corps of dedicated volunteers and the generosity of our donors, the Red Cross continues to help turn heartbreak into hope for those affected by disaster here at home, across the country and around the world throughout the year. Consolidating our Niagara County staff in one location in the population center is just one example of the things we re doing to serve our clients in the most efficient way possible. Over the past year, we ve opened the doors to our new office in the Niagara Family Center on Main Street in Niagara Falls. As the former Greater Buffalo and Niagara County Chapters have come together, so have our staff and volunteers, as we work to ensure that both communities always receive the highest level of service from the Red Cross. Sutton A Leadership Message from the Chairman and Executive Director Our first year as The American Red Cross, Serving Erie & Niagara Counties has officially come to a close, making this a great time for us to say thank you for supporting us during this transitional period, and allowing us to continue to be there for our neighbors throughout this amazing community. Spitz Jennifer Zivis CLEMENT TRUSTEES Chair: Frank S. Papa John Pinski Joyce Quick Daryl Rasuli Richard Schechter Bernadette T. Brason Chair, Philanthropic Committee: Michael Osika Chair, Finance Comittee: Gerald F. Covello Chair, Nominating Committee: Todd W. Yurtchuk Vice Chair: Kristie Tokasz Kantor, J.D. 1 Power of Volunteers Generosity of Donors Serving Erie and Niagara Counties 2012 Annual ReportĢ AMERICAN RED CROSS, SERVING ERIE & NIAGARA COUNTIES BOARD OF DIRECTORS OFFICERS Chair: John R. ![]()
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