| Journalist Laura Ling to Speak at "Women in Power" Luncheon |
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FORT LAUDERDALE, FL (January 30, 2012) – PNC Bank, a division of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) announces the second in a series of three “Women in Power” Luncheons to benefit the American Red Cross, Broward County Chapter. Headlining the luncheon to be held on February 10th will be award-winning Journalist Laura Ling.
Laura Ling is the host and reporter of E! Investigates, a documentary series on the E! Network that explores such topics as teen suicide and the challenges faced by military spouses. She previously worked as a correspondent for Current TV reporting from various countries on issues including slave labor in the Amazon, the drug war in Mexico, Internet censorship in China and women’s rights in Turkey. Ms. Ling and her colleague, Euna Lee, were imprisoned in North Korea for 140 days in 2009 before being granted a special pardon and returning to the United States via former President Bill Clinton.
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| "Women in Power" Speaker Series Launching in January; Proceeds Benefitting Red Cross |
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Fort Lauderdale, FL (January 9, 2012) – PNC Bank, a division of The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) announced their “Women in Power” speaker series has expanded to include Broward County for the 2012 season. All proceeds from the series will be entirely directed to the American Red Cross, Broward County Chapter.
Reservations are currently being accepted for the first luncheon, which will be held at noon on January 17 at the Museum of Art | Fort Lauderdale’s Marks Gallery, One East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
PNC’s “Women in Power” speaker series was created in 2007 in Palm Beach County to raise awareness and support for programs that encourage, promote and provide development for girls and young women. Nationally acclaimed women are brought to the area to present their personal and professional journey to success. Headlining the opening luncheon on January 17th will be Gahl Hodges Burt, former Social Secretary to the Reagan White House.
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| Two Years After Haiti Earthquake, American Red Cross Remains Very Active in Recovery Efforts |
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Miami, January 5, 2011 – Two years after the Haiti earthquake, the American Red Cross continues to help people rebuild their home and lives, with hundreds of millions of dollars committed to the ongoing recovery effort.
In a two-year update, the American Red Cross highlighted its emergency work after the 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti on January 12, 2010, as well as its recovery efforts over the past year.
“People in South Florida and across the country responded to help Haiti, and their donations are making a difference with recovery and rebuilding,” said Sam Tidwell, CEO of the South Florida Red Cross. “The money provided life-saving relief to millions of Haitians after the earthquake and is now being used for longer-term housing, health, safe water and other recovery programs.”
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| Burger King Corp. Gifts Red Cross with New Emergency Response Vehicles |
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Miami, FL (January 5, 2012) — The American Red Cross recently rolled out 10 new emergency response vehicles, generously provided by Burger King Corp. (BKC).
South Florida Red Cross is a grateful recipient of one of these new vehicles, which we call “ERVs.”
A dedication ceremony was held Monday, December 12, at Burger King’s global headquarters, 5505 Blue Lagoon Dr., Miami.
Earlier this year, the restaurant chain collected contributions from its customers over a six-week period in support of the Red Cross. The collected donations were used solely to purchase as many ERVs as possible to serve communities across the country.
“We are very thankful to BKC for their commitment in helping the community in times of disaster,” said Sam Tidwell, CEO, American Red Cross South Florida Region. “These vehicles are essential in disaster relief operations. They provide mobile and stationary feedings, distribution of items, and, if needed, are used to do casework and transfer supplies.”
The 10 new ERVs feature the BURGER KING logo as a way to recognize the company’s generous contribution.
The new vehides join a fleet of more than 300 Red Cross emergency vehicles around the country and have already been used in disaster relief operations in Alabama, Indiana, Illinois, Louisiana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Oregon, Texas and Miami.
Pictured: the ribbon cutting in front of the new ERV, from left: Peter Giamalva- Red Cross Division Vice President of Development; Cesar Gonzalez- Chief of Staff for U. S. Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart; U. S. Congresswoman Ileana Ros Lehtinen; Steve Wiborg- President, Burger King Corp. North America; Glen Helton- Senior Vice President, Burger King Corp.; Sam Tidwell- CEO, American Red Cross, South Florida Region.
Photo credits: Courtesy of Burger King Corp. |
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| American Red Cross performed 137 major U.S. relief operations in 2011 |
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[December 19, 2011] — The American Red Cross helped hundreds of thousands of people whose lives were forever changed by disasters in 2011, from tornadoes, floods, wildfires and hurricanes in the U.S. to earthquakes and other disasters around the world.
Throughout the year, the American Red Cross supported the people of Japan and Haiti, while launching 137 domestic disaster relief operations in 46 states and territories to help people affected by fires, floods, hurricanes and tornadoes across the United States. In addition, major international disasters included the Japan earthquake and tsunami response and the continuing work following the 2010 Haiti earthquake.
In the United States, the Red Cross opened 1,019 shelters and provided more than 130,000 overnight stays. 27,622 trained disaster workers served more than 6.7 million meals and snacks and distributed more than 2.6 million relief items. Health and mental health workers provided more than 133,000 consultations and Red Cross workers opened 16,752 cases to help people get on the road to recovery.
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