American Red Cross Connecticut Chapter

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 disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Description:
The Connecticut Regional Chapter of the American Red Cross provides emergency disaster relief; disaster education; health and safety programs such as First Aid, CPR, and Water Safety; youth leadership development; international social services and tracing; emergency communications for military families; and volunteer opportunities for adults and youth. The Chapter also supports the Connecticut Region Blood Services Program, emergency communications between members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families, and international social services and tracing. Volunteer opportunities include internships for college students.

History:
The American Red Cross has been providing relief to victims of wars and disasters since it was founded by Clara Barton in 1881. The organization received its Congressional Charter to be the primary agency for disaster relief in the U.S.A. in 1905. For more information, visit the national Red Cross web site at www.redcross.org or the Connecticut Regional Chapter web site at www.ctredcross.org

Contact people:

Sandy Murdoch, Director, Volunteer Resources, (phone), (email) Rita Vendrillo, Office Coordinator, (phone), (email) Pat Hayes, Director, Volunteer Resources CT Blood Region, (phone), (email)

Office fax number: (860) 678-5461

Address:

209 Farmington Avenue Farmington, CT 06032 (See a map)

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

Directions:

Take I-84 to exit 39 and take a right at end of exit ramp on Route 4, Farmington Avenue. Red Cross is at 209 FArmington Avenue, about 1 mile from the intersection, on right hand side.   Nearest Bus Stop: In front of building at 209 Farmington AVe., 1 minute walk

Last updated on November 13, 2009