Published 4 years ago
Support the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign
Lakeland Electric is joining forces with the Lakeland Fire Department to support the American Red Cross Home Fire Campaign. This program works to reduce the number of fire-related deaths and injuries. This grassroots program harnesses decades of disaster-preparedness expertise and the dedication of volunteers and community partners, from faith-based groups to Boy Scout troops. Together, they are going door to door to install smoke alarms, replace dead batteries and help families develop two-minute escape plans.
What is the Home Fire Campaign?
Every eight minutes, the Red Cross responds to a disaster—a majority of them home fires. They provide comfort, relief and recovery assistance to survivors of these disasters. Last year alone, the American Red Cross responded to over 380 home fires in our community!
Your donation will help provide:
- Financial aid: Helps families in the mid-Florida area to meet basic needs after a devastating home fire, such as food, shelter, clothing, and other essentials
- Case management services: Help survivors develop a recovery plan, refilling prescriptions, eyeglasses, as well as important documents, and providing mental and spiritual help directly following the disaster.
- Provide communities with home fire preparedness information and tools, including the free installation of smoke alarms in the homes of our most at-risk populations.
To make your donation today go even further, Lakeland Electric has pledged to match every donation up to $3000!
Ways to Help Today:
- Donate via the special GoFundMe page: https://charity.gofundme.com/.../mid-florida...
- Mail your donation to:
Red Cross of Mid Florida c/o Tina Sweeten
147 Ave. A, NW
Winter Haven, FL 33881
- Donate by phone: Tiffany Edwards, American Red Cross Philanthropy Officer at 1-407-516-6048
