Coles & Clark Counties
This page contains information about the Coles and Clark Counties branch office. The branch office for the two counties is based in Charleston, IL and reports to the Illinois Capital Area Chapter, which is based in Springfield, IL.

Help the victims of the Haiti earthquake

Students at Carl Sandburg Elementary in Charleston held a fundraiser
to raise money for victims of the Haiti earthquake.

Community Classes & Programs

Give Back During the Holiday Season

Fire Prevention & Safety

   
The 3rd Annual Run for a Reason Run Red Race was held on Saturday, October 3rd. All money raised was donated to the American Red Cross Local Disaster Relief Fund. The event was hosted by EIU's Office of New Student Programs. It took place during family weekend; many students and their families participated. Event sponsors include Ameren, Consolidated Communications and Campus Pointe Apartments.

     
The Coles and Clark Counties Office of the American Red Cross participated in the Fire Safety event held on Friday, October 2 at EIU. The event provided a demonstration of the importance of having sprinkler systems in buildings. The simulated dorm room on the left is a room with no sprinkler system, and the room on the right had an active sprinkler system, which put out the fire. The event waswas coordinated by EIU and the Charleston Fire Department. The Red Cross staffed an information booth with fire safety
information and preparedness and volunteer information as well.

Information on Influenza

Newsletter

Volunteer John Van Sandt standing in front of the shelter trailer.
The trailer contains supplies to help families affected by disasters.