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The American Red Cross: More Than Disaster Relief

Episode Summary

In this episode, Melinda talks with two members of the American Red Cross team serving the Alabama and Mississippi Region. Kristina Sloan, is a Disaster Program Specialist and Kenneth Kerr is a Volunteer Recruitment Specialist working directly with the North Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross. Kristina and Kenneth discuss many of the amazing programs available through the Red Cross referring to them as Blue Skies Programs and Gray Skies Programs. Many people think of the Red Cross as the organization that shows up when a disaster strikes - and they are! But the American Red Cross has so much more that helps people prepare for potential disasters and helps them recover. For more information about any of the programs discussed or to learn more about how to become a Red Cross Volunteer within our area, go to "redcross.org/local/al-ms" . To contact Kristina directly, email her at "kristina.sloan@redcross.org" or call 662-275-8733. To contact Kenneth directly about volunteer opportunities, email him at "kenneth.kerr@redcross.org" or call the Tupelo office at 662-669-1765.

Episode Notes

About Us: Business owners, Chamber directors, industry leaders, Main Street Directors, school and hospital leaders discuss what's happening in North MS with station owner, Melinda Marsalis. Interviews are recorded in Ripley, MS at Sun Bear Studio, broadcast every Tuesday at 11 am on The Shark 102.3 FM Radio and added here to help you stay informed.   If you would like to be considered for an interview, you can call or email Melinda.  The Shark 102.3 FM Radio Station and Sun Bear Studio, located in Ripley, MS, are owned by Chris and Melinda Marsalis.  Chris and Melinda have a passion for community development and love all of the amazing things that are going on in North Mississippi.  

This Week:   In this episode, Melinda talks with two members of the American Red Cross team serving the Alabama and Mississippi Region.  

Kristina Sloan, is a Disaster Program Specialist and Kenneth Kerr is a Volunteer Recruitment Specialist working directly with the North Mississippi Chapter of the American Red Cross. Kristina and Kenneth discuss many of the amazing programs available through the Red Cross referring to them as Blue Skies Programs and Gray Skies Programs. Many people think of the Red Cross as the organization that shows up when a disaster strikes - and they are! But the American Red Cross has so much more that helps people prepare for potential disasters and helps them recover.

For more information about any of the programs discussed or to learn more about how to become a Red Cross Volunteer within our area, go to "redcross.org/local/al-ms" .  To contact Kristina directly, email her at "kristina.sloan@redcross.org" or call 662-275-8733. To contact Kenneth directly about volunteer opportunities, email him at "kenneth.kerr@redcross.org" or call the Tupelo office at 662-669-1765.

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