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Red Cross Center opens in Eugene hoping to help residents affected by the ice storm. | Local [Video]

Red Cross Center opens in Eugene

EUGENE, Ore — The message at the Red Cross was clear: they want people to not hesitate in coming to the center in Eugene looking for help. 

Dave Maranov, is a longtime volunteer with the Red Cross and the supervisor of the new intake center. Located on 72 Centennial Loop in Building B suite 200 in Eugene, the center is offering a number of services to the public. 

Maranov said, “We invite them to come into the office and open a case if they think they’ve got severe damage to their homes.” 

Everything ranging from providing mental health assistance to finding lost medication is being offered at the center. Damage assessment is also provided at the Red Cross, and depending on the damage to one’s house, clients can apply for financial aid.

Maranov said, “We will give you money that will provide you some instant relief for food and possibly …

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Remarks by José Andrés at WCK's Celebration of Life Service at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen

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WCK Celebration of Life at Washington National Cathedral [Video]

World Central Kitchen held an interfaith Celebration of Life to honor our heroes killed in Gaza. The memorial service was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, DC on Thursday, April 25. The memorial service honored Saifeddin Issam Ayad Abutaha of Palestine, John Chapman of Britain, Jacob Flickinger of the U.S. and Canada, Lalzawmi “Zomi” Frankcom of Australia, James Henderson of Britain, James Kirby of Britain, and Damian Soból of Poland.__Founded in 2010 by Chef José Andrés, World Central Kitchen (WCK) is a nonprofit organization that is first to the frontlines providing fresh meals in response to crises, while working to build resilient food systems with locally led solutions. Applying our model of quick action, leveraging local resources, and adapting in real time, WCK has served hundreds of millions nourishing meals around the world. __Follow WCK:Website: https://wck.org/Instagram: https://instagram.com/wckitchenTwitter: https://twitter.com/WCKitchenFacebook: https://facebook.com/worldcentralkitchenTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wckitchen