Commerce Bank donates to the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross Southeast Missouri Chapter received a $1,000 donation from Commerce Bank. With this donation Commerce Bank was recognized as a Hero for the American Red Cross, helping to ensure the Red Cross has the financial resources to help families and meet its commitments to the community.

"Because of the generosity and support of Commerce Bank and other donors, those in Southeast Missouri can get the short term relief they need in the aftermath of a disaster, such as a home fire" said Cheryl Klueppel, Executive Director of the American Red Cross Southeast MO Chapter.

Every day the American Red Cross provides assistance to people in need free of charge. In Southeast Missouri, your contributions mean a great deal to the organization but even more to the families who rely on the Red Cross to help them through some of the most difficult times of their lives. "At Commerce Bank, giving back to the community is ingrained in our culture. We are only as strong as the communities in which we do business. The American Red Cross is a wonderful organization and we are proud to partner with them as they provide critical services to our community" states David Shell, Sr. Vice President of Commercial Loans for Commerce Bank.

Around the corner there is a place where people help others in need. That place is Southeast Missouri and those people are generous residents, businesses and the trained and compassionate volunteers of the American Red Cross. The Red Cross works every day to be prepared to respond to emergency needs whenever and wherever we are needed most.

To make a donation, become a HERO for the American Red Cross or to volunteer, contact the Southeast Missouri Chapter at 2430 Myra Drive, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703, (573) 335-9471, info@semoredcross.org , or please visit our website www.semoredcross.org .

All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year, disasters like the Hurricanes of 2008, by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of disaster. The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster please do so at the time of your donation. Call 1-800-REDCROSS (1-800-733-2767) or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish). Contributions to the Disaster Relief Fund may be sent to your local American Red Cross chapter or to the American Red Cross, P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013. Internet users can make a secure online contribution by visiting www.redcross.org