PARTNERING WITH THE AMERICAN RED CROSS

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PARTNERINGWITH THEAMERICAN RED CROSS

• 2006

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• THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IS

• A PRIVATE NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION
• CHARTERED BY THE U.S. CONGRESS TO
• Provide Volunteer Aid in Time of War to the Sick
  and Wounded in Accordance with Treaties
• Perform All Duties Devolved on a National Society
  by Each Nation that has Agreed to Treaties,
  Conventions and Protocols
• Act as a Medium for Communications Between the
  People of the United States and the Armed Forces
  of the United States
• Carry Out a System of National and International
  Relief in Time of Peace Mitigate Suffering
  Caused by Disaster Carry Out a Program to
  Prepare for Disaster

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American Red Cross History
A group of American Red Cross nurses sail for
Cuba during the Spanish American War Sailing for
Cuba, 1898
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American Red Cross History
Red Cross societies increase the shipment of
packages for prisoners of war. Switzerland, 1945
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THE AMERICAN RED CROSS IS

• Funded Primarily by Private Individual and
  Business Contributions and United Way Allocations

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THE MISSION OF 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

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THE SERVICES OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS

• Disaster Preparedness Education

• Disaster Response

• Armed Forces Emergency Services

• First Aid, CPR, AED and Aquatic Education

• Blood Services Collection, Processing,
  Distribution

• Other Services

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THE SERVICES OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS

• Disaster Preparedness

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THE SERVICES OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS

• Disaster Response

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THE SERVICES OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS

• Armed Forces Emergency Services

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THE ORGANIZATION

• Chapters
• Service Areas
• National Headquarters
• Staff Paid and Volunteer

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PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

• Campus Facilities
• Shelters
• Family Assistance Centers
• Service Centers
• Staging Areas
• Training

• Volunteering
• Faculty
• Staff
• Students

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PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES (CONTD)

• Teach Disaster Courses

• Recruit Volunteers

• Teach Disaster Health Services Training For
  Student Nurses

• Service Learning Intern Opportunities

• Fundraising

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CONTACT INFORMATION
For information regarding volunteering and
donations, please contact your local chapter

• For information on state planning
• Denise McFarlane, Program Manager
• Louisiana State Emergency Management
• 225-291-4533 x225
• mcfarlaneDe_at_usa.redcross.org

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