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Busy Year Puts Strain on Brooklyn Red Cross Coffers
(09/09/09) BROOKLYN - The Brooklyn Red Cross has been struggling to stay afloat amid a tough economy coupled with a series of emergencies that took a toll on its resources.
In the 2009 fiscal year, the Brooklyn Red Cross responded to 864 emergencies at a total cost of $2.9 million. Since the beginning of the 2010 fiscal year in July, the Red Cross has responded to 528 disasters, offering victims food, clothing and shelter.
"I wouldn't say the Red Cross would close, but our funds and services would be severely limited," says Neal Gorman.
Red Cross officials say they will begin a fundraising campaign to help the organization.
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