About American Red Cross

Since their founding the American Red Cross has been dedicated to serving people in need. They received their first congressional charter in 1900 and to this day they are tasked by the federal government with providing services to members of the American armed forces and their families as well as providing disaster relief in the United States and around the world.

Even while the Red Cross adapts to meet the changing needs of the people they serve, they always stay true to those roots. Are you familiar with the classic images of Red Cross nurses helping American soldiers and civilian war victims during World War I? In fact, as you read this Red Cross staff and volunteers are still deploying alongside America’s military. Maybe you’ve taken a class through the Red Cross, such as first aid certification or how to swim. Did you know they have been offering similar training since the early 1900s? Have you ever given blood or received donated blood? The Red Cross developed the first nationwide civilian blood program in the 1940s and they still provide more than 40% of the blood products in the USA.

Today, as throughout their long history, the Red Cross depends on generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support their lifesaving services and programs.

American Red Cross Mission

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.​

Through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. They aspire to turn compassion into action so that…

…all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;

…their communities are ready and prepared for disasters;

…everyone in the USA country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;

…all members of their armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and

…in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.

Address:

American Red Cross National Headquarters
431 18th Street, NW
Washington
DC 20006
United States
Phone: +18007332767

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American Red Cross operates in:

North America