For the past 91 years, the Snohomish County Chapter of the American Red Cross has been building on a legacy of “neighbors helping neighbors.” Thanks to the ongoing financial support received from a wide representation of county benefactors, the chapter continues to be a valued resource to the Snohomish County community in times of disaster. Latest to join our family of Red Cross major donors is the Stillaguamish Tribe of Indians, based in Arlington.
Recently, Stillaguamish tribal leaders Eddie Goodridge Jr. and Shawn Yanity presented the chapter with a gift designated for use in our disaster relief work throughout the county. We are grateful to the tribe for its outreach and spirit of humanitarianism in helping Red Cross assist those Snohomish County residents whose lives are touched by disaster.
The Stillaguamish Tribe’s generous gift will provide direct financial assistance to families displaced by fire, flood or other natural or manmade disasters. Our disaster action teams are trained and ready to respond to house and apartment fires and other emergencies 24/7, and typically are called out an average of every two to three days. When they respond to a family whose immediate needs include shelter, food and clothing, funds from this gift will help to meet those needs.
While our chapter continues to evolve to meet new challenges, the need to prepare for disasters will never change, nor will our feelings of gratitude for the support of all of our donors. We want to thank the Stillaguamish Tribe and all donors for making a difference in the lives of so many. When you help Red Cross, you help Snohomish County.
Mar Tobiason
and chuck morrison American Red Cross Snohomish County
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