| Jennifer Pennington is the New Executive Director for the Augusta Chapter |
Jennifer Pennington is the new Executive Director for the American Red Cross of Augusta. She will start on Monday, February 1, 2010.
"Jennifer brings a wealth of experience, knowledge, skills, ideas and, enthusiasm to the job," said Tim McGill, Chairman of the Board of Directors for the American Red Cross of Augusta. "We are excited to have Jennifer lead our chapter. She will be a great addition to our community."
After graduating in 1998 from the University of Georgia, she became the Director of Health and Safety Services at the East Georgia Chapter of the American Red Cross in Athens, GA. In 2004, she became the Executive Director and helped rebuild the Chapters community presence, financial donors, clients, volunteers, and staff.
Pennington's involvement in the community has been extensive. She began as a Red Cross volunteer when she was just 15. In Athens, Pennington was involved in many local organizations including the Women in Business Council, Athens Rotary Club and Junior League of Athens.
"It is an honor to have been invited to serve as the American Red Cross, Augusta Chapter Executive Director and I look forward to working with the community to daily fulfill the mission of the American Red Cross to meet the needs of individuals and families in times of disaster and to help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies," said Pennington. Pennington, her husband, and daughter will be moving to the Augusta area in the following months.
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| How to Help with the Haiti Earthquake |
| A disaster struck the capital of Haiti and surrounding areas where 2 million people live. The people of Haiti need our help. Please make a donation now to the International Response Fund to help victims of countless crises like the earthquake in Haiti. Your gift will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. |
| Donations to the International Response Fund can be sent to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013 or made by phone at 1-800-REDCROSS or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). You can also text "Haiti" to 90999 to send a $10 donation to the Red Cross. Donations can also be made through the Augusta Red Cross Chapter. |
From now until May, the American Red Cross of Augusta will be sponsoring a Hometown Heroes Campaign. This is a grassroots effort in which local business people, school groups, church groups, civic clubs, and individuals pledge to raise $500 to $1,000 for the local Red Cross chapter. This year, the Augusta Red Cross has set its sights on raising $45,000 with the help of our Hometown Heroes.
Please join us and be a Hometown Hero for the American Red Cross!
Click here for more information.
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| Thank you to the following schools, churches, companies, and individuals who are Hometown Heroes! |
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Evans Middle School
Greenbrier High School
Grovetown Elementary School
Lewiston Elementary School
Lakeside High School
Riverside Middle School
South Columbia Elementary School
Church of the Good Shepherd & The Very Reverend Robert D. Fain
Dr. Jo Endres Maypole
Georgia Power Company
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