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Red Cross Help Available 24/7 for Military, Veterans and Their Families Volunteers Needed! Learn about our highest-priority positions and how you can make a difference!
Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world.
Clara Barton, founder of the American Red Cross. Barton became President of the American branch of the society, known as the American National Red Cross in May 1881 in Washington. The first chapters opened in upstate New York, where she had connections.
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Our mission is more than words. We always aim to prevent and relieve suffering with every action.
Over 140 Years of Compassionate Service. Since our founding by Clara Barton on May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross has been dedicated to serving people in need. We received our first congressional charter in 1900 and to this day we are tasked by the federal government with providing services to members of the American armed forces and their ...
We’ve teamed up with Universal Pictures for the theatrical release of TWISTERS to help combat a summer blood shortage. Join us and be a force for good: Come give July 1-31 for a Fandango Movie Ticket* by email – use it to see TWISTERS on us!
Mar 3, 2016 · The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families.
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Jul 9, 2024 · American Red Cross, U.S. humanitarian and disaster-relief organization, a national affiliate of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton in 1881 to provide assistance for Americans suffering from disasters or serving on the battlefield.
The American Red Cross relies on thousands of nurses and other health professionals to bring our mission to life each day. Talented, practical and generous, these volunteers and employees bring relief to disaster victims, work in military hospitals, and collect lifesaving blood.
