News Archives 2003
PACIFICORP FOUNDATION FOR LEARNING AWARDS
GRANT TO HELP YOUTH PREPARE FOR THE UNEXPECTED
Grant will enable youth to learn how to prepare for disasters,
respond
to emergencies and how to be safe during home-alone situations
Portland, Ore.-The American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter today
announced the receipt of a grant of $5,000 from the PacifiCorp
Foundation for Learning. The grant will help the Oregon Trail
Chapter teach Portland-area youth how to prepare for and respond
to disasters and emergencies through its Prepare Oregon - Prepare
Youth project.
“Like many organizations, we are in a situation where the
demand for services is going up as resources are diminishing,”
said Sue Hildick, executive director for the Oregon Trail Chapter.
“With more children at home alone due to a shortened school
year, we need to expand our reach of the Prepare Oregon - Prepare
Youth project. PacifiCorp’s Foundation for Learning is helping
us with these efforts.”
By educating Oregonians on how to safely respond to disasters
and emergencies, they will be better prepared to help themselves
and those who have been affected or need assistance. The Oregon
Trail Chapter believes children must be a part of planning and
preparing - skills they can carry into adulthood.
“Our foundation has a long history of educating young readers,
but we also feel it’s important to help educate kids about
safety,” said Isaac Regenstreif, executive director for
the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning. “The Red Cross is
a natural in leading this effort. Not only will this grant benefit
local youth, it also will help make families and communities safer.”
The first of the Prepare Oregon - Prepare Youth project is Masters
of Disaster, which was developed for children in kindergarten
through second grade. Youth learn how to make a family disaster
plan that includes establishing family meeting places, an out-of-town
contact, and an emergency numbers contact list.
The second program is Babysitter’s Training, an eight-hour
course that teaches youth, ages 11 to 15, the skills needed to
be prepared and responsible childcare givers. This course focuses
on child development, care of infants, accident prevention and
emergency response.
When I’m in Charge (WIIC) is a two and a half-hour course
that prepares children, ages eight to 11, how to respond to and
be safe in situations. It provides important skills that can be
used when youth are alone or need to make think quickly and logically.
WIIC curriculum covers phone and Internet safety, first aid and
family communication through role-playing, activities and discussions
designed to stimulate critical thinking.
The goal of the Prepare Oregon - Prepare Youth project is to
train more than 600 rural and urban youth by June 30, 2004.
About the PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning
The PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning is affiliated with PacifiCorp,
one of the West's leading energy companies serving 1.5 million
customers in Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Washington and California.
The Foundation makes grants in areas served by Pacific Power and
Utah Power. The PacifiCorp Foundation for Learning operates an
endowed fund that focuses grant making for learning-oriented projects
that enhance the capacity of individuals, organizations and communities
to achieve their best aspirations. The Foundation can be reached
through the Internet at www.pacificorpfoundation.org or by calling
(513) 813-7257.
About the American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter
The American Red Cross Oregon Trail Chapter serves residents of
Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Multnomah, Tillamook, Washington
and Yamhill Counties. Last year Oregon Trail Chapter touched more
than 122,000 lives through emergency services, health and safety
courses and programs and transportation services. Oregon Trail
Chapter volunteers respond to disasters every 32 hours on average.
To assist the Red Cross in providing disaster relief, call (503)
528-5634. To prepare yourself and your family for fire or other
disasters, go to www.PrepareForLife.org
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American Red Cross, Oregon
Trail volunteers respond to house fires every 32 hours on average.
To assist the Red Cross in providing disaster relief, please call
(503) 528-5634.
To prepare yourself and your family for fire or other disasters,
go to www.PrepareOregon.org
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