AnnuAl Report 2016

bringing communities hope

Greetings!

As we look back on the 2016 fiscal year, we are grateful for the hard work of our dedicated American Red Cross volunteers and employees, as well as the compassionate support of our generous donors. And we are proud of all that we accomplished together.

When devastating floods impacted 33 counties in the spring and tornadoes ripped through North Mississippi days before Christmas, Mississippi Red Cross workers were there. Together with our partner organizations and shared resources from other Red Cross regions, we made sure families had what they needed to begin to put their lives back together. Throughout these disasters, generous donors from across the region stepped in to help fund the response and recovery efforts and provide volunteer assistance.

Throughout the 2016 fiscal year, people across Mississippi including neighbors who took the time to get involved and our partners—worked side-by-side with the Red Cross to deliver critical assistance when it was needed most. Together, we kept our commitment to a thriving community. As you read through this report, you will learn about the services and programs your local Red Cross has provided. To all of you who shared your time, talents and resources to support the Red Cross, on behalf of those we serve, my heartfelt thanks.

The American Red Cross helps people in need every single day, not just during large scale disasters. We are deeply grateful to our donors and volunteers who selflesslyy support our work so together we can be there providing people in crisis with relief for today and hope for tomorrow.

In Grateful Appreciation,

Ivy Lavell Williams, CEO Marty McMahan, ChairMississippi Region Regional Leadership Council

Marty McMahan

FROM THE CEO AND BOARD CHAIR

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Collected

9,286 units of blood from 4,285 people

Mississippi Red Crossworkers responded to

1,753 residential home fires

YOU MAKE IT POSSIBLE

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The American Red Cross of Mississippi provides vital services 365 days a year—from

responding to home fires in local neighborhoods to teaching first aid and CPR to

collecting vital blood and blood products. We’re able to provide these services thanks

to an amazing corps of over 2,000 volunteers and the generosity of donors like you.

Bringing the Red Cross Mission to Life

Home fires are the most common disaster for the Red Cross. On average, we respond to a home fire every 2 days. Although these fires don’t typically make the headlines, they are devastating for those who have suddenly lost their homes, possessions and sense of security.

We also teach families, organizations and corporations how to be prepared for emergencies through free educational presentations. Last year, 1,317 people attended community disaster education and preparedness programs presented by the Mississippi Region.

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Installed

5,603free smoke alarms for the Home Fire Campaign

Served more than

20,891 meals and snacks after disasters

Provided

25,053services to military members, veterans and their families

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In Our CommunityThe American Red Cross of Mississippi is able to provide vital services to the communities in our state thanks to your generous contributions during the 2016 Fiscal Year.

Contributions to the American Red Cross Mississippi Region

Federated (including United Way funding) $ 482,295.00

Corporate, Individual and Foundations $ 1,170,354.00

Net Special Events $ 190,387.00

Legacies and Bequests $ 309,322

Other Revenue $ 2,264

Total $ 2,154,622.00

RED CROSS SOURCES OF SUPPORT

Your Red Cross Regional Board

Marty McMahan Curt GoldackerBuddy McClain, Jr.Ruth BallWiley JonesLynn Fitch Charles HamptonHenry CobbSam Alsgood, Jr.Gloria Johnson

American Red Cross Mississippi Region

www.redcross.org/mississippiTwitter: @RedCrossMissFacebook: @RedCrossmsInstagram: @redcrossmiss

Southeast Mississippi Chapter Executive Director: John McFarlandSouthwest Mississippi Chapter Executive Director: Ivy Lavell WilliamsNorth Mississippi Executive Director: Patty Tucker

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Across the County

This past year, we successfully supported large, national disasters by lending a hand to other states in need. Many Mississippi volunteers answered the call of duty and deployed to disasters outside of Mississippi. The Red Cross has the ability to quickly mobilize the power of our volunteer forces. We do this because we are dedicated and focused on our humanitarian mission.

California Wildfires5 Volunteer Deployments

Texas Spring Floods & Storms11 Volunteer Deployments

West Virginia Floods5 Volunteer Deployments

South Carolina Floods28 Volunteer Deployments

Louisiana Floods & Tornado6 Volunteer Deployments

Orlando Mass Shooting1 Volunteer Deployment

Louisville, KY Flood1 Volunteer Deployment

Idaho & Montana Forest Fires1 Volunteer Deployment

Wenatchee, WA 1 Volunteer Deployment

Mississippi volunteer deployments

California Wildfires ..................................... 4

South Carolina Floods .............................. 28

Louisiana Tornado and Floods ................... 6

Texas Spring Floods and Storms .............. 11

Orlando. Florida Mass Shooting ................ 1

West Virginia Floods ................................... 5

Idaho and Montana Forest Fires ................ 2

Wenatchee, Washington ............................ 1

Louisville, Kentucky Flood .......................... 1

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Southwest Chapter Board of Directors Drew Malone, Board ChairBettye FletcherBill CockeNoel DanielsHugh HubbardIsrael MartinezBuddy McClainChuck GautierWayne McDanielsTony SandersBuddy WoodGloria JohnsonDebbie Porter

yOUR LOCAL RED CROSS

Pam ReevesAndrell Harris Tom BertautCoby Parker Jim Miller Wiley Jones Philip BlaylockSharolyn Miller David Jackson

Southwest Chapter Community Volunteer Leaders Joey MitchellRichard Vandenakker

North Mississippi Chapter Board of Directors Henry Cobb, Board ChairmanBuddy Collins, Vice ChairmanColt Doom, TreasurerRosalind Jackson, SecretaryTeresa Baker, Asst. SecretaryMark JarrettPaul HarkinsTerry AndersonChris TaylorBennie CobbRufus WardThomas SaulsberryGloria HighLeticia Gassaway

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Steve WilliamsEddie LongstreetCalvin MillerRichard RoboldDonna ThomasMegan PrattMaudine BostonJonathan TroykaTommy PlunkettWhirllie Byrd

North Mississippi Chapter Community Volunteer Leaders Henry CobbJannie YoungRuth Hiles

Southeast Chapter Board of DirectorsJulie Gresham, Board Chair-WomanSam AlsgoodJ. Leitha Chapman Michael Davis, II Merideth Dickerson Joe Farruggio

Curt Goldacker Carolyn Hampton Eric Hurst Woody Lyon Debbi McCallam Teresa McDonald Marty McMahanRae Nell Vaughn Clay Wagner

Community Volunteer Leaders Pamela BassKaren Tipton Bryan Weaver

408 New Volunteers

2,048 Total Volunteers

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INDIVIDUAL DONORS Leadership Circle($50,000 - $99,000)Anonymous

Humanitarian Circle ($10,000 - $24,999) W. R. Baird Charitable TrustBen and Judy DawsM. Gregory and Roxanne W. Hayman

Tiffany Circle ($10,000+)Mrs. Marty McMahan

Clara Barton Society Gold ($5,000-$9,999)Dr. Lynn B. McMahanSteve Richardson

Clara Barton Society ($1,000 - $4,000)Jackie F. AdairDr. Jaiyeola O. AdeleyeSam and Dianne AlsgoodTerry AndersonJ.W. Barnett, Jr. Family Foundation Douglas and Diane BourgeoisJohn BallardWalter and Elizabeth BlainHope BlankenshipJames R. BraswellLisa BriggsJulia S. CarterRaymond J. CarterRick CarterClark and Enis Family FoundationBuddy CollinsT.M. and Bettie ConcannonElaine CopenhaverSandra CoxMarshall CrowtherMichael M. Davis, IIMildred W. Fairchild FoundationSalvadore A. and Maria G. Feduccia TrustJay and Janie FentonBetty Ford

The American Red Cross of Mississippi is grateful for the generosity of its dedicated

supporters, who breathe life into our humanitarian mission every day. On behalf of

those we serve, thank you!

Rex and Amelie H. FosterSheila J. FriedmanGeoffrey and Marcia HartwigRobert L. and Julie HensleyAnne M. HindmarchDr. Jeffrey and Mrs. Christi HouinDr. Wulf HirschfieldJay HuffstatlerAnthony James Thomas JamesDr. Prabhakar KamathRicky and Cathy KendrickMary LairdMark LeeRenee LeeBryan LeviFaith LykensJames E. MarloweMaria T. MavarWilliam and Carol McanallyDuncan M. McKenzieTed and Lynn MollGuy MooreSarah E. MorganLinell E. NemethKevin NullJudge Robert OswaldPatricia PattersonBenjamin and Corinne Pierce Charitable FoundationJack R. Reed, Jr.Steve RichardsonG. Stanley S. and Janis RobertsConnie RockcoThomas SaulsberryRalph T. SimmonsCharles J. SimsRobyn SmithDr. Stephen R. SouthworthDr. William B. SullivanRev. Charlie E. and Mrs. Cinderella S. Taylor FoundationDr. Jackson Taylor, Jr.Tony ThomasSuzanne ThomasDonna Thomas

corporate DONORS Ready 365 Giving CircleGold ($50,000 +)BlueCross BlueShield of MississippiSanderson Farms, Inc. United Way of Northeast MississippiUnited Way of the Pine Belt Region Walmart

Ready 365 Giving CircleSilver ($25,000-$49,999)Beau Rivage Resort & CasinoCN Railway Co.Jackson County Board of SupervisorsUnited Way of Lowndes CountyUnited Way of Washington County

Ready 365 Giving CircleBronze ($10,000-$24,999)Citizens National BankCity of ColumbusCity Of TupeloClaiborne County Board Of SupervisorsCommunity Foundation of Greater JacksonEaton CorporationErgon, Inc.Hancock County Board of SupervisorsJarden Community Consumer Solutions FundJefferson Davis County Board of SupervisorsJochum-Moll FoundationJones County Board of SupervisorsUnited Way of Oxford-Lafayette CountyUnited Way of Southeast Mississippi United Way of South MississippiUnited Way of Jackson & George Counties

Corporate Major Donors($1,000-$9,999)Anonymous Adams County Board of SupervisorsAlcorn County Board of SupervisorsAllen BeveragesAlvix Laboratories, LLCAmite County Board of SupervisorsBabers, IncBancorpSouthBankplus

thank you

Baptist Memorial Hospitals of North MississippiBenton County Board of SupervisorsBethlehem United Methodist ChurchBiloxi Freezing and PackingBiloxi Regional Medical CenterBNA BankBolivar County Board of SupervisorsBoomtown Casino BiloxiBoy Scout Troop #3Brevard Family FoundationBroadmoor Baptist ChurchButch Oustalet, Inc.Calhoun County Board of SupervisorsCarroll County Board of SupervisorsChickasaw County Board of SupervisorsCity of AberdeenCity of BrookhavenCity Of ClarksdaleCity of CorinthCity of GreenwoodCity of GulfportCity of HattiesburgCity of KosciuskoCity of LucedaleCity Of NatchezCity of PetalCity of RipleyClarke County Board of SupervisorsClay County Board of SupervisorsClay County CooperativeClimate Masters, Inc.Coahoma County Board of SupervisorsCoast Electric Power AssociationCoast Transit AuthorityCorso, Inc. Covington County Board of SupervisorsCREATE FoundationDavid C. Segaloff TrustDelta Sigma Theta SororityDirt Cheap, LLCDunn RoadbuildersEllis Branch RealtorFort Ramsay Corner Store - Eric ParkerFirst United Methodist ChurchForrest County Board of SupervisorsForrest General HospitalFranklin County Board of SupervisorsFred Schelben Foundation TrustFresh Cut Floral & Catering Gannett FoundationGardens Pharmacy & CompoundingGolding Barge Line (Golding Foundation)Grand Bear Golf CourseGreater Monroe County United Way, Inc.Grenada County Board of Supervisors

Gulf Coast School Of Performing ArtsHancock Bank Hancock County Board of SupervisorsHard Rock Hotel & Casino BiloxiHolmes County Board of SupervisorsHood Companies, IncHoward Industries, IncHuntington Ingalls IndustriesInternational Paper - Redwood, MSIP Casino BiloxiIsland Review Casino ResortItawamba County Board of SupervisorsJ E M, LLCJAA, Inc.James E Fowler Family FoundationJasper County Board of SupervisorsJBHM ArchitectsJefferson County Board of SupervisorsJones Family Medicine Clinic, PLLCKemper County Board of SupervisorsKnights of Columbus Meridian 802Laba-Link Latin American Business AssociationLafayette County Board Of SupervisorsLauderdale County Board of SupervisorsLawrence County Board of SupervisorsLeake County Board of SupervisorsLebanaon District Baptist AssociationLee County Board of SupervisorsLeflore County Board of SupervisorsLowdnes County Board of SupervisorsMadison County Board of SupervisorsMarshall County Board of SupervisorsMcClain SonicsMcRight Services (Delta Ag)Memorial Hospital - GulfportMethodist Le Bonheur HealthcareMicrotek/EcolabMississippi Gulf Resort ClassicMississippi Power CompanyMonroe County Board of Supervisors MonsantoMt. Zion Baptist ChurchNEMCC Phi Theta KappaNew Galilee Baptist ChurchNewton County Board of SupervisorsNewton United Givers FundNorbord Mississippi, Inc.North Mississippi Medical CenterNoxubee County Board of SupervisorsNucor Steel Jackson, Inc.Oktibbeha County Board of SupervisorsOlin Corp. (Winchester Ammunition)Page Mannino Peresich and McDermott PllcPanola County Board of Supervisors

Peoples BankPerry County Board of SupervisorsPershingPike County Board of SupervisorsPiltz, Williams, Larosa & Co.Pontotoc County Board of SupervisorsQuality Steel CorporationQuitman County Board of SupervisorsRegions BankRenasant BankRex Distributing Co.Roy Anderson Corp.Scott County Board of SupervisorsSeemann CompositesSharkey County Board of SupervisorsShoemaker HomesSimpson County Board of SupervisorsSmith County Board of SupervisorsSouthwire CorporationSSS FoundationSt. Dominic Health ServicesSt. James Catholic ChurchStaplcotnStone County Board of SupervisorsSunflower County Board of SupervisorsTallahatchie County Board of SupervisorsThe Law Office of Dan DavisTidy Cleanup Services, LLCTippah County Board of SupervisorsTishomingo County Board od SupervisorsToyota Motor Manufacturing, MississippiTrustmark BankUnion County Board of SupervisorsUnited Way of Clay CountyUnited Way of Cleveland and Bolivar CountyUnited Way of Corinth And Alcorn CountyUnited Way of Greater Monroe CountyUnited Way of Greater Miss-LouUnited Way of North Central MississippiValley ServicesW. G. Yates and Sons Construction Co.Walker FoundationWarren County Board of SupervisorsWesley Caldwell FoundationYalobusha County Board of SupervisorsZeta Psi Zeta Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta

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