Sept. 2, 2008 — As part of a massive mobilization effort by the American Red Cross to assist Gulf Coast hurricane evacuees, the Greater Los Angeles chapter has sent more than 30 Southland volunteeers and staff members to Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas to assist with sheltering operations.

The relief workers are from all areas of the Southland — from Santa Clarita to the South Bay to East Los Angeles —and are helping with sheltering, feeding, mental health services, follow-up casework, and other activities. 

To learn more about becoming a disaster volunteer both at local and national disasters, please visit www.redcrossla.org/volunteer.

To  help people affected by thousands of disasters across the country each year, disasters like the Hurricanes of 2008  you can make a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund by calling 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Or mail your donations to the American Red Cross  of Greater Los Angeles, 11355 Ohio Ave., Los Angeles Ca 90025 or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting www.redcross.org

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