Salvation Army, American Red Cross to host community disaster showcase and training event

SPRINGFIELD, MO — The American Red Cross and The Salvation Army are partnering to host a two-day community event, Love Beyond Times of Disaster.

It will be held this Thursday and Friday at The Salvation Army Jasper/Newton County, 320 E. 8th St., Joplin, MO, 64801.

• February 27 | 3:00 PM – 6:30 PM – Emergency Responder Vendor Showcase
  Connect with local organizations as they showcase their disaster response efforts and provide opportunities to get involved.
• February 28 | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM – Disaster Relief Training
  Participants will receive hands-on training, including canteen operations from The Salvation Army and disaster services training from the American Red Cross to better prepare for emergency response efforts.

The community is encouraged to attend and explore ways to support local disaster relief initiatives. The event is free to the public and vendors.

Registration:

• Interested vendors can register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Q66ZP5G
• Interested attendees can register here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/X3GZL3T

For more information, please contact Jenny Solomon at jenny.solomon@redcross.org

About the Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.