Red Cross playground ribbon cutting in Mantua

MANTUA (WPVI) -- A Ribbon cutting took place Monday for a new playground to help kids who are going through a tough time, forget some of their troubles.

The playground is at Red Cross House in the city's Mantua section.

The Red Cross House is a short-term recovery center for families who have been dislocated because of a disaster.

Last year, the Red Cross helped more than 300 families.