american red cross organization

American Red Cross Organization

By: Kristen McKinson

American National Red Cross

America’s premier emergency response organization

Humanitarian and volunteer led organization

Largest supplier of blood and blood products in the United States

What is the American Red Cross?

Founded on May 21, 1881 by Clara Barton

Barton was known as the “Angel of the Battlefield”

Barton headed the American Red Cross for 23 years until her death in 1912.

How did it all start?

7 fundamental objectives: Humanity Impartiality Neutrality Independence Voluntary Service Unity Universality

Objectives/Aims

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

Mission Statement

Emergency assistance Emergency communications to members of

the US Armed Forces and their families Teach and certify people in lifesaving skills

such as CPR, first aid and lifeguarding International tracing services Training in swimming, nursing assistance,

crime avoidance, HIV & AIDS prevention and child care

Services

The American Red Cross Organization has so

far spent over $100 million to meet the need of the survivors

Haiti Relief Fund