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Highlands Chapter History
The Highlands Chapter was established on April 17, 1917. A committee, led by Mrs. C.C. McAllister, wanted to get involved in the Red Cross effort to support the military as they became entangles in World War I. An organization meeting was held in the Market House in downtown Fayetteville to establish a Red Cross Auxiliary. A few months later, the committee reorganized as the Fayetteville Chapter. Only a few months later, another reorganization created the Cumberland County Chapter.
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Our Area of Service
The Highlands Chapter of the American Red Cross has served Bladen, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, and Sampson counties for over 90 years. It is a member agency of the Cumberland, Harnett, and Hoke County United Way Organization. Our services, however, may reach the entire world. Our volunteers and staff members may be called to serve at down the street, across the country or around the world. Our role as a communication link between the Armed Forces and their families, allows us contact with Military bases around the globe.
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| 2008 Chapter Milestones |
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People trained in CPR, First Aid, Lifesaving
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6,843 |
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Local military families and soldiers served
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2,978 |
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Local disaster victims helped
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866 |
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Local disaster assistance provided
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$135,673 |
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Local Red Cross volunteers
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235 |
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Preparedness Information (brochures) and Mitigation (smoke detectors) Services
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30,803 |
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Local Red Cross youth club members
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96 |
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