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The best way to provide immediate relief to your neighbors facing emergency situations is through a monetary donation. Our disaster assistance programs rely heavily on the generous financial support of citizens in the Missouri region. Even if you only have a few dollars to spare, your donation to the American Red Cross disaster relief fund will make a significant difference in the lives of those facing disasters. Make a one-time donation today either online, by phone, or by mail, or set up a recurring monthly donation to make an even bigger difference.
The humanitarian work that we do at American Red Cross would not be possible without our volunteers. We have a variety of disaster relief volunteer opportunities available, as well as potential positions focused on facility management, health and safety, service to the Armed Forces, and professional specialties like photography, IT, and more. Check out our current volunteer opportunities near you in Cape Girardeau, Missouri!
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Amanda is an attorney and business owner, founding the Law Office of Amanda L. Smith in 2010 and more recently launching a virtual estate planning, elder law and asset protection firm serving clients across the state of Maryland. She has also served as a director of Legal Education and Technology where she spearheaded technical advancement for the estate planning industry and continues to serve as a Legal Subject Matter Expert for a legal-tech software development company. Amanda also has a background working with nonprofits, volunteering as Secretary of the Huntingtown Youth Club, and serving on the Board of Directors for the Barakat Homeowners Association.
Amanda has a B.S. in Finance from Arkansas State University and J.D. from the University of Arkansas, at Little Rock, William, H. Bowen School of Law. She lives in Cape Girardeau with her husband, Nic, and their three children, Evan, Ryan and Avenly, and their two dogs, Baxter and Bailey.
Board Officers:
Executive Director:
Amanda Smith
Disaster Program Manager:
David Meier
(573) 335-9471
Disaster Program Specialist:
Temirra C. Jones
(870) 932-3212
Regional Communications Manager:
Joe Zydlo
(870) 206-4741
Regional Philanthropy Officer:
David Gilkeson
(501) 350-5176
Board Members:
Janice Collier, Ameren Missouri – Cape Girardeau
Thomas Diemer, Saint Francis Healthcare System – Cape Girardeau
Jean Graham, KBSI/WDKA-TV – Cape Girardeau
James Hollywood, Arkansas Early Learning – Jonesboro
Tiffany Hoskins, Farmers Bank & Trust – Blytheville
Daniel Johnson, Minister, Retired – Cape Girardeau
Bradley LaBruyere, Bradshaw, Steele, Cochrane, Berens & Billmeyer – Cape Girardeau
Matt Lawless, First Commercial Bank – Jonesboro
Von McDaniel, Jonesboro Public Schools – Jonesboro
Ashley Moore, First Horizon – Jonesboro
Marcia Raeber-McClain, Educator, Retired – Blytheville
Pradeep Reddy, SIH Memorial Hospital – Carbondale
Teresa Roche, Arvest Bank – Jonesboro
Adrian Taylor, Lighthouse United – Cape Girardeau
Kathy Vickery, SoutheastHEALTH – Cape Girardeau
