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The Cannonball Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross is asking local government in its six-county area to reduce the chapter’s dependency on private donations by providing monthly donations from public coffers.
Private funding was at its height in 2007 after the Greensburg tornado, but reflexive giving in the wake of a disaster doesn’t last. Donations have fallen off even while the chapter has increased its presence in the community, offering training to businesses, supporting families in the wake of home disasters and working with local emergency services.
A steady and reliable source of funding will make sure the chapter is able to continue these services, Exective Director Donna Meier-Pfeifer said.
And while supporting a private charity with public funds is something city and county commissions should usually avoid, there’s several reasons to keep our Red Cross chapter strong — Joplin, Reading, Tuscaloosa and, of course, Greensburg. Private donors should also take note.
Conrad Easterday
The Cannonball Trail Chapter of the American Red Cross is asking local government in its six-county area to reduce the chapter’s dependency on private donations by providing monthly donations from public coffers.
Private funding was at its height in 2007 after the Greensburg tornado, but reflexive giving in the wake of a disaster doesn’t last. Donations have fallen off even while the chapter has increased its presence in the community, offering training to businesses, supporting families in the wake of home disasters and working with local emergency services.
A steady and reliable source of funding will make sure the chapter is able to continue these services, Exective Director Donna Meier-Pfeifer said.
And while supporting a private charity with public funds is something city and county commissions should usually avoid, there’s several reasons to keep our Red Cross chapter strong — Joplin, Reading, Tuscaloosa and, of course, Greensburg. Private donors should also take note.
Conrad Easterday
