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American Red Cross of Shenandoah Virginia

Why We Exist

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

What We Do

Specific Programs supporting our mission: *Disaster Cycle Services: We provide care, compassion and emergency needs when disaster strikes and help individuals prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. *Service to the Armed Forces: We support members of the military, veterans and their families in coping with the challenges of military life, connecting to local resources and obtaining support as they reintegrate into civilian life. *Health and Safety Training and Education: We train individuals, families and organizations with lifesaving skills and emergency/disaster preparedness information. *Lifesaving Blood: We collect and distribute about 40 percent of the U.S. blood supply. *International Services: We are a global leader in responding to emergencies, preparing for disasters, preventing disease and promoting humanitarian values.

Who We Serve

Assistance is available for everyone who has experienced an emergency and needs help regardless of economic status, race, sex, ethnicity, political beliefs or other affiliations.
Why Community Members Support Our Work
The Red Cross is here on the worst day of people’s lives – the day their home burns down and they are left without anything to meet their basic, human needs; the day their life hangs in the balance because they need a blood transfusion; the day their family, thousands of miles away, loses touch because of mother nature’s fury; or the day we deliver a message to a service member that their loved one is critically ill. In these moments, the Red Cross provides support to individuals and families to alleviate their suffering by offering what they need most – shelter, food and water, clothing, emergency communications, financial and emotional support, or a life-saving pint of blood. Although chartered by the U.S. Congress, the Red Cross is not a government agency and receives no federal or state funding. Because our local programs are supported through contributions from local individuals, foundations and corporations, we continually seek funding to support our mission of preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies. The Red Cross symbol is synonymous with trusted, experienced, compassionate assistance, a reputation made possible entirely through the selfless work of our disaster volunteers.
How Volunteers Contribute to our Work:
The Red Cross is here on the worst day of people’s lives – the day their home burns down and they are left without anything to meet their basic, human needs; the day their life hangs in the balance because they need a blood transfusion; the day their family, thousands of miles away, loses touch because of mother nature’s fury; or the day we deliver a message to a service member that their loved one is critically ill. In these moments, the Red Cross provides support to individuals and families to alleviate their suffering by offering what they need most – shelter, food and water, clothing, emergency communications, financial and emotional support, or a life-saving pint of blood. Although chartered by the U.S. Congress, the Red Cross is not a government agency and receives no federal or state funding. Because our local programs are supported through contributions from local individuals, foundations and corporations, we continually seek funding to support our mission of preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies. The Red Cross symbol is synonymous with trusted, experienced, compassionate assistance, a reputation made possible entirely through the selfless work of our disaster volunteers.
How Volunteers Contribute to our Work:
The Red Cross is here on the worst day of people’s lives – the day their home burns down and they are left without anything to meet their basic, human needs; the day their life hangs in the balance because they need a blood transfusion; the day their family, thousands of miles away, loses touch because of mother nature’s fury; or the day we deliver a message to a service member that their loved one is critically ill. In these moments, the Red Cross provides support to individuals and families to alleviate their suffering by offering what they need most – shelter, food and water, clothing, emergency communications, financial and emotional support, or a life-saving pint of blood. Although chartered by the U.S. Congress, the Red Cross is not a government agency and receives no federal or state funding. Because our local programs are supported through contributions from local individuals, foundations and corporations, we continually seek funding to support our mission of preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies. The Red Cross symbol is synonymous with trusted, experienced, compassionate assistance, a reputation made possible entirely through the selfless work of our disaster volunteers.

Contact Information:

Bill Brent
1105 Rose Hill Drive
Charlottesville,
Virginia
22903