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Mission Statement of the Red
Cross
The American Red Cross is 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.
What We Do
The Allegany County Chapter has been providing
lifesaving services to our friends and neighbors in Allegany County
since 1917, and we continue to be a constant and ever-changing part
of the community.
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We provide disaster preparedness
trainings and presentations to the members of our community to
help them prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
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When a disaster does strike, we are there to
offer immediate assistance in the recovery process.
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We are the premier provider of lifesaving
health and safety classes including First Aid;
Infant, Child, and Adult CPR/AED; CPR/AED for the
Professional Rescuer; Lifeguard Training; Water
Safety (swimming lessons); Babysitters Training; and
a special class to ensure the safety of young children should
they find themselves home alone, When I’m in Charge
(offered free of charge through grants with the Allegany County
United Way and the Youth Bureau of Allegany County). We also
offer individuals the opportunity to become Instructors and
Instructor Trainers for all of the above trainings.
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We are one of two organizations collecting
blood in the area, and we strive to educate the community
about the importance and constant need for blood donations.
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We offer rental and mortgage assistance
for people who are, or are at risk of being, homeless. This
program is offered through a grant with the Allegany County
United Way from FEMA.
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We provide emergency communications
for members of the military and their families, and can help
obtain emergency funding when a financial situation arises.
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We work with a global network of Red Cross,
Red Crescent, and Red Crystal agencies to bring emergency
relief to disaster victims and improve basic living
conditions in areas of the world in need.
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We offer volunteer opportunities for
all members of our communities, both young and old.
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