10 Reasons Why We Support The American Red Cross

1. In the event of a house fire, damaging storm, or other disaster, the American Red Cross Disaster Response Unit provides fast and concrete assistance: few nights of shelter, food, and clothing and they set up shelters in the event of a larger disaster.

2. The Red Cross feeds emergency workers, handles inquiries from concerned family members outside the disaster area, provides blood and blood products to disaster victims, and helps those affected by disaster to access other available resources.
3. The Red Cross provides CPR and First Aid Training for individuals and businesses – Every month, the local chapters offer a variety of courses that can teach you to help yourself, your family, and your friends in the event of accident or illness.
4. Red Cross Blood Drives provide life’s most precious liquid – Blood is in short supply in the Delaware Valley. Please consider becoming a blood donor.
5. Lifeline Personal Response Service- The Red Cross provides emergency communication for senior citizens or people with special needs.
6. American Red Cross communication services help keep military personnel in touch with their families following the death or serious illness of a family member or other important events, such as the birth of a child.
7. The Red Cross works with the military aid societies to provide financial assistance for emergency travel which requires the presence of the service member or his or her family, burial of a loved one, or with assistance that cannot wait until the next business day (food, temporary lodging, urgent medical needs, or the minimum amount required to avoid eviction, utility shut off, etc.).
8. The American Red Cross offers confidential counseling services to all military personnel and their families — active duty, National Guard and Reserves. Counseling, guidance, information, referrals and other social services are available through our worldwide network of chapters and offices on military installations.
9. The Red Cross offers Pet aid- for information on how to keep your pet safe during a disaster and how to prepare in advance.
10. The American Red Cross provides education, information, and training for Emergency and Disaster Preparedness for individuals and businesses.

Want to learn more about a specific chapter? Visit their website!

Jersey Coast Chapter:
http://www.jerseycoast-redcross.org
Southern Shore Chapter
http://www.accredcross.org
South Jersey Chapter
http://arcgloucesterco.org
Camden County Chapter
http://www.camdenredcross.org
Burlington County Chapter
http://www.redcrossbcnj.org/
South Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter (Philadelphia)
http://www.redcrossphilly.org/index.cfm

And now, it’s time for us to give back! Please consider making a donation today to help this great organization!