American Red Cross Month
The American Red Cross, aka the American National Red Cross, is a humanitarian organization. Its celebration in the month of March is attributed to an annual proclamation that began in 1943 with President Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Clara Barton – steel engraving by John Sartain en.wikipedia.org |
The mission of the American Red Cross is heartfelt!
People count on the American Red Cross to help them through some of the darkest times in their lives. Each year, the American Red Cross immediately responds to about 70,000
natural and man-made disasters in the U.S., ranging from fires to
hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous materials spills,
transportation accidents and explosions.
Although not a government agency, the American Red Cross also provides emergency and non-emergency services to the United States military. The most notable service is emergency family communications, where families can contact the Red Cross to send important family messages (such as a death in the family, or new birth). It also works closely with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Although not a government agency, the American Red Cross also provides emergency and non-emergency services to the United States military. The most notable service is emergency family communications, where families can contact the Red Cross to send important family messages (such as a death in the family, or new birth). It also works closely with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
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