Red Cross to Newsmax: Supporting LA Residents for Long Haul (Connecting the Dots: The American Red Cross & Soros Funding, All Networking)
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By
Nicole Weatherholtz | Friday, 10 January 2025 10:32 AM EST
https://www.newsmax.com/newsmax-tv/american-red-cross-nicole-maul-california/2025/01/10/id/1194584/
American Red Cross National
spokesperson Nicole Maul told Newsmax on
Friday that the humanitarian organization will work in the Los Angeles area for
the long haul and assist residents displaced by devastating wildfires.
"Right
now, we're still very much in the response phase," Maul said on "Wake Up America." "As
was mentioned, there are folks who don't know what they're coming back to, as
so many evacuation orders are still in place as firefighters are fighting this
battle. But the thing is, we know this is going to be difficult, but we also
know, based on our long history of disaster response, we don't want any of
these folks to walk that journey alone.
"So,
in the next days, weeks, months, potentially even years, the Red Cross is going
to be standing here in support of these folks, whether it's through shelter or
other assistance, that we can provide mental health support. This is going to
be a road to recovery that could take some time, but right now, focusing on
what these immediate needs are and that's sheltering."
Maul,
speaking from Los Angeles, said that it was "still fairly early in the
morning," but "hundreds of folks across shelters throughout Los
Angeles County are going to start waking up soon, and they're waking up to a
new normal."
"Many
of those folks are still unsure of what their next steps are," she said.
"But right now, the Red Cross is prioritizing making sure folks have safe
shelter and are staying safe. Last night, we saw another fire break out in the
Los Angeles area, so we know that preparedness is still very critical to this
moment in time. For the folks staying in shelter, I can tell you it's a place
of respite. It's a place where you can come and feel some weight lifted off
your shoulders. You're going to meet some of the nicest people. Our Red
Crossers are here to bring you food, be a shoulder to talk to, and really
provide that hope and comfort."
For
people looking to help those who have lost everything in the fires, Maul said
donations to the American Red Cross will ensure that the organization can
support the fire victims in the long run.
"If
you're looking to connect with our mission and help others who you've
potentially never even met before, you can make a financial donation at redcross.org and that allows us to
move quickly," she said. "So, even when new fires may pop up in this
area, we can open shelters. But also, what is it going to look like for
families six months down the road? Well, it's going to look like the Red Cross
is a partner in this mission, and that's what we're planning for. So, your
investment in our mission really allows us to support folks on the ground long
term."
Connecting
the Dots:
Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for
the Refugees International.
George Soros was the chairman
for the Foundation to Promote Open Society and is a director
emeritus for Refugees International.
Steven E. Carr was
a director at Refugees International and a governor for
the American Red Cross.
Carol Ann Haake was
a director at Refugees International and a governor for
the American Red Cross.
Michael W.
Hawkins is a director at Refugees International and
was a governor for the American Red Cross.
Bernadine P. Healy was
the president & CEO for the American Red Cross and a
trustee emeritus for the Hudson Institute (think tank).
Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for
the Hudson Institute (think tank) and Brookings
Institution (think tank).
George Soros was the chairman for
the Foundation to Promote Open Society.
Suzanne Nora
Johnson is a trustee at the Brookings Institution (think tank)
and was a governor for the American Red Cross.
International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies is a member of
the American Red Cross.
Bloomberg
Family Foundation was a funder for the International
Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and the Aspen
Institute (think tank).
Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the Aspen
Institute (think tank) and the Harlem Children's Zone.
George Soros was the chairman
for the Foundation to Promote Open Society and a benefactor
for the Harlem Children's Zone.
Michael R.
Bloomberg was a benefactor for the Harlem Children's Zone and
is the founder of the Bloomberg Family Foundation.
Resources:
Past Research
Be
Careful That Your Donations Don’t End Up In The Wrong Hands (Past Research on the American Red Cross)
Tuesday,
October 4, 2022
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