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

Description:
The American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five areas: domestic disaster relief services; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs.

The American Red Cross is where people mobilize to help their neighbors—across the street, across the country, and across the world—in emergencies. Each year, in communities large and small, victims of some 70,000 disasters turn to neighbors familiar and new—the more than half a million volunteers and 35,000 employees of the Red Cross. Through nearly 700 locally supported chapters, more than 15 million people gain the skills they need to prepare for and respond to emergencies in their homes, communities and world.

History:
The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton on May 21, 1881. For additional information on the history of the American Red Cross please visit, http://www.redcross.org/aboutus.

Contact person: Kayla Schmidt, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Address:

3057 Michigan Avenue Stevens Point, WI 54481 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.redcrossncwi.com

Directions:

The administrative office is located at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Helen Street. This is just south of Duralum Carpets.

Last updated on January 30, 2012