The Red Cross is an organization that needs no introduction as it’s work around the world, lives saved and integrity as an organization already make it one of the most recognizable charities in the world. Every 8 minutes, the Red Cross is responding to an emergency somewhere across the globe.

As most know, The Red Cross focuses it’s efforts on disaster and emergency relief in addition to blood donation. They are also extremely active helping members of the American armed forces and their families while also provide training and education in first aid, CPR, babysitting and caregiving as well as emergency planning and preparation. Developing the first civilian blood program in the 1940s, they are still responsible for more than 40% of the blood products in the country.

What does disaster relief mean? The Red Cross helps communities deal with disaster in a number of ways including overnight shelter stays, emergency supplies, health and safety personnel, meals and snacks, workers and emergency response vehicles. The Red Cross responds to nearly 64,000 disasters yearly, with 95% of relief workers being volunteers and 90% of disasters being home fires. 

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