The Monroe County Chapter of the American Red Cross sends its most heartfelt thanks to all the individuals, organizations, and businesses who came to the aid of their fellow Hoosiers during the recent floods in our area.  Thanks to these financial and in-kind donations by our generous public, the Red Cross was able to provide immediate emergency assistance to those affected by providing food, shelter, clean-up and comfort kits, clothing, counseling, and other aid to those affected by the floods.  We were moved by the outpouring of support and offers for help from all facets of our communities.  When families turn to the Red Cross during times of disaster, it’s because of the compassion of our local community members that we’re able to provide comfort and hope to them.

We would like to acknowledge the following businesses and organizations for their outstanding generosity:  Andersen Construction, Babbs SuperValu, BKD, LLP, Beer Wagon Bar & Grill in Ellettsville, Best Buy, Bluebird patrons, Bloomington Area Arts Council & Art Fair on the Square patrons, Backstreet Missions, Bloomington Board of Realtors, Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce, Bloomington Cleaners, Bloomington Farmers’ Market patrons, Bloomington Hospital Employees, Bloomington Speedway, Boston Scientific, Casey’s in Gosport, Christian Bible Fellowship, Coca Cola, College Mall, Community Kitchen, Cook Employee Fund, Cook, Inc., Coppertree Homeowners Association, Crane Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, The Curare Group, Curtis Dyna-Fog, Curt’s Auctions, CVS in Spencer, Dorothy Apartment Rentals, Duke Energy Foundation, Effie Dood Circle/Clear Creek Christian Church, Employment Plus, Filipino-American Association, Heavenly Ham, Hilltop Restaurant, Hoosier Hills Food Bank, Kilroy’s Sports Bar, Lion’s Club in Spencer, Last One Falls, McDonald’s in Ellettsville and Spencer, M&F Vending in Bedford, Miller Brewing Company, Monroe County Self-Advocates, Monroe County Farm Bureau, Nature’s Way, New Unionville Baptist Church, Noodles & Company, Owen Valley Auto Parts (Napa), O’Charley’s, Omega Phi Tau, Paynetown Pentecostal Church, People’s State Bank in Spencer, Pepsi, Phillippa Beatty Foundation, Pizza Hut in Spencer, Planned Parenthood, ProLiance Energy, PK Homes, Region’s Bank, Sabre Systems, Inc., Sam’s Club, Sherwood Oaks Christian Church, Spencer Elementary, St. Jude Catholic Church, St. Mark’s Mission Store in Spencer, Starbucks, Stardance Band, TASUS, Tri Kappa in Bloomington and Ellettsville, Tutto Bene, Valley Chevrolet in Spencer, VFW Lauren B. Strains Auxiliary Post 604, Walker’s Chapel, Wal Mart in Spencer and Bloomington, Dr. Diane Wells, Western Acquisition, Inc., Women of St. Jude, YMCA in Spencer.

Finally, on behalf of the many people who turned to us for help, we would like to express our deep appreciation for the many individuals and families who made personal contributions of time and/or money to help those who lost so much during the flooding disaster.  

Sincerely,

Sue Gulley
Executive Director