The American Red Cross’ Colonial Virginia Chapter has moved to The Shops at Strawberry Cove.
The Eastern Virginia Region relocated the chapter in an effort to provide better service, according to a news release. The chapter, now located at 3715 Strawberry Plains Road, was formerly located in the Williamsburg Office Park on Jamestown Road.
The Colonial Virginia Chapter is celebrating its volunteers and supporters through several events, which will culminate with a grand opening celebration for the new location. The chapter will host a bloodmobile from 1 p.m. until 6 p.m. Jan. 24.
The public is welcome to attend the grand opening, which will take place from 10:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. Jan. 25. A ribbon cutting will take place at 11 a.m., and tours, CPR demonstrations and children’s activities will be offered.
“We want the people in our community to see that the Red Cross is active and welcome them to visit our new offices to learn more,” said Polly Foote, chairwoman of the Colonial Virginia Board.
The American Red Cross responds to disasters across the U.S. every nine minutes. In the Williamsburg Area, the Red Cross helped more than 30 families last year by providing lodging, food and clothing. Also, the Red Cross has trained more than 3,000 people in lifesaving skills, including CPR, using an automated external defibrillator and babysitting.
For more information about the Red Cross, including information about volunteering or donating, visit the Red Cross’ website or call the Colonial Virginia Chapter at 757-253-0228, ext. 3081.
