The Cumberland County American Red Cross is a member agency of the United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County and Shippensburg United Way.

Click here to visit the United Way of Carlisle & Cumberland County website
Donate your vehicle to help your local Red Cross.  We accept most motorized vehicles, including boats, trailers, trucks, motorcycles, motor homes and more, running or not.   If you have any questions, please call
Red Cross Motors at: 1-877-723-6667. 
Click on this link for more information.

79 E. Pomfret St. Carlisle, PA 17013  (717)243-5211 Phone   (717)243-9779 Fax
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Latest News from the Cumberland County Chapter, please click here.

Appalachian Harley-Davidson
3rd Annual Ride for the Red
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Last year almost 300 riders participated
Help us reach our goal of 500 riders for the
2009 Ride for the Red! 
More Prizes!  New Stops! 
New Activities at Stops!
All makes of motorcycles and cars are welcome!
Registration from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. or on-line
Click here for more info and for photos from last year
Wellness Is iN
WIN 5K Run
Sat. October 3, 2009
South Middleton Park
Boiling Springs, PA

Registration Opens on July 1, 2009
$20 / person includes t-shirt, water bottle and reflective armband (if registered by Sept. 15, 2009)
$22 / person for long sleeved t-shirt
$10 / Children's Fun Run (after 5K) up to 12 years old

Comfort Kits Needed for Disaster Victims

The American Red Cross gives Comfort Kits to adults and children who are victims of a disaster such as a house fire, flood, or hurricane. These kits provide "comfort" to those who have just lost everything by giving them the items necessary for personal hygiene. The children's version also contains a small stuffed animal. Groups interested in assembling the kits for distribution in
addition to donating items are encouraged to do so. (Gallon-size zip lock bags work well for packaging Comfort Kit items for distribution.)

Items needed include:

Adult Kits Youth (Ages 2 - 12) KitsInfant Kits
WashclothWashclothWashcloth
Shampoo Shampoo   Baby Shampoo
Soap` Soap    Baby Soap
Unisex Deodorant Toothbrush      2 - 3 Diapers
Toothbrush    Toothpaste       Baby Wipes
Toothpaste     Hairbrush  Bib
Hairbrush Small Children's Activity Book/Game     Pacifier
RazorBaby Lotion
Shaving Cream     Small Infant Toy

* All items should be new and unopened.

Contact Stacy at 243-5211 ext 24 for additional information

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Get involved with Red Cross Youth Programs Today!

The Red Cross has a proud history of commitment to youth. Young people have demonstrated their value to the organization throughout its history. They represent both our future and the here and now.  Youth engaged in Red Cross Services and Programs are experiencing first hand the humanitarian values the Red Cross exemplifies. 
We are currently seeking youth volunteers interested and available to participate in active leadership roles:
Basic involvement will include Planning, Leading, Organizing, and Coordination of programs targeting youth development, involvement, and service to the community as Red Cross volunteers. No experience required. Will train.  Meetings will be held the 4th Wednesday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at the Red Cross office, 79 East Pomfret Street, Carlisle starting in September. If you are interested in becoming a Red Cross Youth Volunteer or a member of the 1st Cumberland County American Red Cross Youth Council (ages 13 - 18 - high school) or (ages 18 to 20 - college youth advisors)
call Sherrie at 243-5213 ext 30 or Nikki at ext 23

Adult and College Volunteers are Needed
to help teach youth programs.
Contact Nikki at 243-5211 ext 23 for more info. interdavis@ccarcpa.org

Become a member of the 1st
Cumberland County American Red Cross

Council
or become a

YOUTH Red Cross Volunteer!
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Cumberland County American Red Cross
Needs Your Help!
The Chapter has seen a large decrease in donations and funding due to the state of the economy and is facing a very large deficit this year.
Won't you please consider making a donation?  You can send your donation to Cumberland County American Red Cross, 79 East Pomfret Street, Carlisle, PA  17013 or donate by credit card by calling 243-5211 ext 0. 
Thank you for your help!

Hosted by
Ali Lanyon, ABC 27
Wellness Is iN
We Need Your Help!
Do you have as few as 3 hours or as many as 20 hours a week to help as a volunteer receptionist
in our front office.
We will train you.  No experience needed.
Call Nikki at 243-5211 ext 23
for additional information.
We hope you will consider joining our Red Cross family.

Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500
Sunoco and Pocono Raceway are teaming up with the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter for the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500, July 31 - August 2, 2009. 

Get a free pre-race Pit/Paddock Pass ($50 value) and Souvenir Program with every reserved grandstand seat ticket you purchase for the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 using the "REDCROSS" promo code. Red Cross chapters in the tri-state area will receive ten percent of the proceeds from online ticket sales purchased through gosunoco.com.

Waive the Green Flag!

You can wave the green flag to start the 2009 Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500 race! Anyone who makes a purchase through the Red Cross ticket promotion or donates $10 or more is entered into a sweepstakes for the Sunoco Red Cross Ultimate Fan Experience, which includes:

Wave the Green Flag at the Sunoco Red Cross Pennsylvania 500
Be on stage during driver introductions
You and three of your friends will serve as honorary members of Greg Biffle's pit crew
Take a Hot Lap with Greg Biffle
Attend the Driver's Meeting
Receive four all-access passes

Bid on NASCAR Collectible Merchandise
Autographs, collectibles and other NASCAR paraphernalia are up for bid! 100% of the proceeds from the online auction hosted by the NASCAR Foundation will benefit Red Cross House. Operated by the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Chapter, Red Cross House is a short-term residence in West Philadelphia where hundreds of local families every year begin their recovery from fires, floods, and other disasters affecting their lives.

4 Skybox passes good Friday – Sunday
4 Pre-Race Pit Passes
Food and Beverages included
Garage Tour
Pace Car Ride for 2
You and a friend will be driven around the most unique track on the circuit
Includes 2 Terrace Club tickets for Sunday and 2 pre-race pit passes as well
Food and Beverages included with Terrace Club seats

Please join us!  Only 4 weeks to Ride for the Red!