State Farm – Crosby Agency Donates Good Neighbears to local American Red Cross
EASLEY, SC - [September 21, 2009] - Everyday an average of 2 families in Upstate South Carolina lose their home to a fire. The American Red Cross is there providing food, shelter, clothing, life-sustaining medications, hygienic items, a shoulder to lean on and comfort items for children. “All comfort items for children impacted by a house fire or other disaster are donated by community partners,” states Sarah Dow, Director for the Pickens County Red Cross. Today, State Farm – Crosby Agency donated 100 cuddly bears, called “Good NeighBEARS”, to comfort children in the Easley/Pickens area after they lose their home, favorite comfort toy or blanket in a house fire. Sarah states that “it is amazing to see the joy in a small child’s eye after receiving such a simple gift. It truly provides them with some comfort during the crisis and perhaps a good memory of neighbors helping neighbors during their time of need for years to come.”
If your organization would like to partner with the American Red Cross to provide new items for local families that lose their home to a fire or other disaster, please contact Sarah Dow at DowS@usa.redcross.org or 878-0131.
