Pub. 5 2020 Issue 4

5 ISSUE 4 2020 to assist,” said Kelly Dematteo, president-elect of CTAA. “We value our relationship as a Ready 365 partner and are looking to grow our involvement as well. We are partnering with ARC to host multiple blood drives in Rocky Hill. July 21st was the first of what we hope to be many more events with the Red Cross.” The financial contributions of corporate citi- zens, like The Connecticut Apartment Associ- ation, enable the Red Cross to make a tremen- dous difference every day for those who rely on our services in disasters, like home fires and other emergencies. About Ready 365: Ready 365 Giving Program members are busi- nesses that value the local impact and global reach of the Red Cross; they want to deepen their commitment to our mission, and they are ready to help save lives every day of the year. To learn more about how your business can help the Red Cross become Ready 365, visit www.redcross.org/ct. About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that de- pends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org/ct or visit us on Twitter at @CTRedCross. About the Connecticut Apartment Association: The goals and objectives of the Connecticut Apartment Association (CTAA) are designed to advance and protect the welfare of the multifamily housing industry in Connecticut. CTAA’s members’ interests are served nation- ally through its affiliation with the National Apartment Association (NAA). CTAA rep- resents over 50,000 units, 85 owner/manager companies and 100+ business partners.