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  Bank of America donates $3,000 to Local Red Cross web posted February 25, 2013 AIKEN – Bank of America presented the American Red Cross Aiken Area Chapter with a $3,000 grant to fund comfort kits for victims of disasters. A comfort kit is a bag that includes items such as soap, shampoo, toothpaste, a toothbrush and other basic hygiene items necessary for individuals who have lost their homes to fires or other disasters. In addition to shelter, financial assistance and counseling, all disaster victims served by the Red Cross are offered comfort kits. “We are thrilled that Bank of America has provided funding to support our local disaster relief services,” said Lindsay Findley, executive director, American Red Cross Aiken Area Chapter. “Many of our clients escape their burning homes without shoes and are covered in smoke. The last thing they should have to worry about is how they can clean up and brush their teeth. With Bank of America’s investment in our organization, the Aiken Area Chapter will be able to provide hundreds of disaster victims with comfort kits and help alleviate one more concern.” Bank of America’s generous donation will support disaster relief services in Aiken, Allendale, Bamberg, Barnwell and Edgefield Counties for the remainder of the fiscal year. Since July 1, 2012, the Red Cross has responded to 59 disasters, providing immediate assistance to 210 adults and children who were temporarily displaced from their homes. The grant is part of ongoing investments by the Bank of America Charitable to address immediate critical needs, such as hunger and shelter, and longer-term solutions that promote financial wellness through access to benefits and resources. Nationally the grants support over 1,000 nonprofits. The Red Cross is not a government agency and relies on the generosity of donations from individuals, foundations, and corporations such as Bank of America. You can help your neighbors recover from disasters by making a financial contribution to the Red Cross today by visiting redcross.org or by calling (803) 641-4152. Donations may also be mailed to the American Red Cross, 1314 Pine Log Road, Aiken, SC 29803. © Copyright 2012 - 2013 All material is property of
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