◄ Mission of the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization lead by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principals of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

◄ About the American Red Cross

To support the mission of the American Red Cross, over 1.3 million paid and volunteer staff serve in some 1,000 chapters and blood centers throughout the United States and its territories and on military installations around the world.  Supported by, the resources of a national organization, the form the largest volunteer service and educational force in the nation.  They serve families and communities through blood services, disaster relief and preparedness education, services to military family members in crisis, and health and safety education.

The American Red Cross provides consistent, reliable education and training in injury and illness prevention and emergency care, providing training to nearly 16 million people each year in first aid, CPR, swimming, water safety, and HIV/AIDS education.

All of these essential services are made possible by the voluntary services, blood and tissue donations, and financial support of the American people.

◄ Fundamental Principles

Humanity ● Impartiality ● Neutrality ● Independence ● Voluntary Service ● Unity ● Universality