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