Agency Details:

American Red Cross

The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disaster and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. It does this through services that are consistent with its congressional charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement.

Description:
There are several areas within disaster services that one can help with. The Disaster Action Team (DAT), Disaster Volunteer, and teaching community disaster preparedness.
Would you like to experience a blood drive first hand? We have a community blood drive every two months. This is a great way to be involved with something that is truly helping save lives. You can help set up and bring equipment needed, cook the BBQ, serve in the canteen, or help register donors.
To inquire further on any volunteer opportunities please give our Volunteer Coordinator a call.

History:
The American Red Cross is a non-profit agency that is guided by 7 fundamental principles which include:
Humanity: The International Red Cross and the
Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace among peoples.
Impartiality: It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class, or political opinions.
Neutrality: The Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage in any type of controversies of a political, racial, religious, or ideological nature.
Independence: The Movement is independent.
Voluntary Service: The International Red Cross and the Red Crescent Movement are voluntary.
Unity: There can only be one Red Cross society in any one country. It must be open to all.
The last principle that we abide by is Universality.

Contact people:

Cheryl Hancock, Executive Director, (phone) Rachael Garbers, Volunteer Coordinator, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (608) 787-8507

Address:

2927 Losey Blvd South La Crosse, WI 54601 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.arcscenicbluffs.org

Last updated on May 4, 2009