The Bluegrass Chapter of the American Red Cross, in conjunction with President Obama’s United We Serve initiative, is currently launching a Volunteer Recruitment Campaign for those interested in providing needed support and services to our local veterans.

This summer, President Obama is calling on all Americans to participate by serving their communities. United We Serve runs through September 11 and asks people to become engaged in the country’s recovery. The Bluegrass Chapter has answered this nationwide call by developing new programs and supporting existing programs in our Service to the Armed Forces Department.

The Bluegrass Chapter works to support active duty military service personnel, their families, and veterans. During times of crisis, families receive assistance through the relaying of emergency messages to their loved ones wherever they are stationed. Assistance is also given to those who bravely served our country.  Nearly 400,000 veterans reside in central Kentucky, including 42,446 veterans in the Lexington area alone. Our goals are to increase awareness about the services we offer, provide help and needed services to our veterans, and increase the number of Red Cross VAVS (Veterans Affairs Voluntary Services) volunteers. We challenge you to join our efforts to support our local military families and veterans.

For more information about getting involved, you can visit our website at www.redcrosslexky.org, www.serve.gov, or contact our Director of Volunteer Services, Deanna Merideth at (859) 253-1331.