The American Red Cross Greater Ozarks Chapter is pleased to introduce a new way for area residents to help local military families.

When you donate a gift card (valued at $10 or more), the Red Cross will make sure it gets in the hands of military families in need. We can do this by working with the Family Assistance Center. Military verification is required to receive assistance.

Suggested gift cards are: area department stores, movie passes, massage salons, bookstores, restaurants, local attractions and specialty stores.

Gift cards should be new and appropriate for spouses/adults as well as children.

Please drop your gift cards by the Chapter office located in Springfield at 1835 East Chestnut Expressway (near the corner of Chestnut and Glenstone).

GREAT GIFT IDEA FOR THE PERSON THAT HAS EVERYTHING - MAKE A DONATION TO THE FAMILIES LEFT BEHIND IN HIS/HER NAME AND HELP A LOCAL MILITARY FAMILY IN NEED. Due to the huge response of community support, the American Red Cross Greater Ozarks Chapter will keep this as an on-going program. To learn more, contact Armed Forces Emergency Services at 417-832-9500, ext. 15.