Babysitter's Training

Enroll your 10-15 year old in Babysitter's Training this summer at www.grantwood-redcross.org! Courses available in Waterloo, Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, North Liberty and more.

One-day, two-day and weeklong camps are available. These programs provide youth with the knowledge and confidence to care for infants, toddlers and elementary age children.

Want to hold a class in your community? Contact the Health and Safety Department at 319-393-3500.

Aquatic Safety PSA

Sign your children up for summer swimming lessons at your local pool. The skills they learn are priceless!

With Memorial Day quickly approaching, warmer temperatures aren't far behind. We encourage you to learn about a variety of classes and trainings through the American Red Cross to ensure you have a safe summer.





Enroll your kids in swimming lessons at your local pool.


Sign up for a CPR and First Aid class at http://www.grantwood-redcross.org/.


Register your 10-15 year old in Babysitter's Training through the Red Cross.


Prepare your family for severe weather and practice your plan.


Purchase a first aid kit for home and your car.

Two Great Nights!

We've been busy the last few weeks with two great fundraising events in Eastern Iowa. PROPS to the Red Cross benefiting the Hawkeye Chapter and BIG B*A*S*H at the Grant Wood Area Chapter. These events raised funds to help prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies!

New Pet Manikans

Is your pet considered a full-fledged family member? Do you know what to do if your pet is injured or stops breathing? Consider taking Red Cross Pet First Aid for Cats & Dogs! We have new pet manikans, just in today - made possible by a grant from PetCo on Twixt Town Rd in Marion! Check back this summer for fall Pet First Aid class dates. http://www.grantwood-redcross.org/

Eight year old Sylvia dropped off a donation of over $2,000 for Haiti earthquake relief efforts from the Solon school district. It started with Sylvia asking her teacher if she could raise funds in her classroom and spread from there. We are so proud of Sylvia (pictured with Sarika Bhakta, chapter coo) and her efforts to help those in Haiti!

National Volunteer Week

Red Cross Volunteers save the day! They provide a place to stay and emotional support when their neighbors are faced with a home fire or other disaster. They teach life-saving safety courses such as first aid, CPR, babysitting and care giving. Volunteers connect military families, work at blood drives, and, in general, take the actions needed to provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.April 18-24 is National Volunteer Week, a time to recognize the selfless gifts of time, money and blood the Red Cross has received from the citizens of Eastern Iowa. Thank you. Without your gifts, we could not fulfill the Red Cross mission.National Volunteer Week also is a time to invite you to join us. If you are not a volunteer, give the Red Cross a try. Red Crossers are people who are trained to perform extraordinary acts in the face of emergencies. To volunteer, call 319-393-3500 or visit www.grantwood-redcross.org.