http://www.armedforcescarolina.org News and information from the American Red Cross Carolina Piedmont Region's Service to the Armed Forces English test@test3.com Copyright 2012 2012-08-15T14:27:25-05:00 http://www.armedforcescarolina.org/index.php/site/article/back-to-school-bash/ http://www.armedforcescarolina.org/index.php/site/article/back-to-school-bash/#When:14:27:25Z The American Red Cross recently hosted a "back to school bash" for miliary families of the Gaston County National Guard Unit. Families received school supplies as well as fun activities to do. 2012-08-15T14:27:25-05:00 http://www.armedforcescarolina.org/index.php/site/article/july-and-august-volunteer-opportunities/ http://www.armedforcescarolina.org/index.php/site/article/july-and-august-volunteer-opportunities/#When:17:05:32Z Check out our July and August volunteer opportunities: Click here 2012-07-18T17:05:32-05:00 http://www.armedforcescarolina.org/index.php/site/article/scholarships-available-for-military-families/ http://www.armedforcescarolina.org/index.php/site/article/scholarships-available-for-military-families/#When:13:14:14Z With lots of our military children planning on graduating next year and/or furthering their education, we have lists great scholarship opportunities. 2012-06-18T13:14:14-05:00 http://www.armedforcescarolina.org/index.php/site/article/memorial-day-in-gastonia/ http://www.armedforcescarolina.org/index.php/site/article/memorial-day-in-gastonia/#When:12:08:16Z On Monday May 28, Red Cross volunteers participated in a ceremony at Gaston Memorial Park in the Garden of Honor. 2012-05-30T12:08:16-05:00 http://www.armedforcescarolina.org/index.php/site/article/volunteer-opportunities-this-month/ http://www.armedforcescarolina.org/index.php/site/article/volunteer-opportunities-this-month/#When:12:23:53Z Please let us know if you'd like to participate in any of our volunteer opportunities. 2012-05-01T12:23:53-05:00 http://www.armedforcescarolina.org/index.php/site/article/volunteers-needed-for-welcome-home-celebration/ http://www.armedforcescarolina.org/index.php/site/article/volunteers-needed-for-welcome-home-celebration/#When:17:35:51Z On March 31, 2012, the USO, Veterans Administration and Charlotte Motor Speedway are honoring our Vietnam Veterans who did not receive a proper welcome home by providing a Welcome Home Celebration at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. 2012-03-08T17:35:51-05:00 http://www.armedforcescarolina.org/index.php/site/article/get-to-know-us-before-you-need-us/ http://www.armedforcescarolina.org/index.php/site/article/get-to-know-us-before-you-need-us/#When:14:55:21Z The Red Cross has started briefing military families on our services so they are prepared in case of emergency. 2012-02-15T14:55:21-05:00 http://www.armedforcescarolina.org/index.php/site/article/upcoming-career-fairs/ http://www.armedforcescarolina.org/index.php/site/article/upcoming-career-fairs/#When:14:53:41Z View several upcoming career fairs and links to career fair sites. 2012-02-13T14:53:41-05:00 http://www.armedforcescarolina.org/index.php/site/article/help-needed-foothills-stand-down-supports-homeless-veterans/ http://www.armedforcescarolina.org/index.php/site/article/help-needed-foothills-stand-down-supports-homeless-veterans/#When:16:29:48Z Veteran organizations, medical personnel, social service representatives and community leaders will hold a “Stand Down” event to provide services for homeless veterans. Help is needed in gathering volunteers and other services. 2012-02-09T16:29:48-05:00 http://www.armedforcescarolina.org/index.php/site/article/assistance-league-offers-discount-to-military-families/ http://www.armedforcescarolina.org/index.php/site/article/assistance-league-offers-discount-to-military-families/#When:17:48:24Z The American Red Cross has recently partnered with Assistance League to provide our local military families with affordable furniture and other household items. Military members and their families can use this coupon to provide them with 20 percent off their purchase from Assistance League. The Assistance League Thrift Shop is at 3600 S. Tryon St., Charlotte, NC 28217. http://charlotte.assistanceleague.org We are happy to continue to serve our military families. 2012-02-06T17:48:24-05:00