American Red Cross

Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world.

We roll up our sleeves and donate time, money and blood. We learn or teach life-saving skills so our communities can be better prepared when the need arises. We do this every day because the Red Cross is needed - every day.

Our Work

Red Cross volunteers and staff work to deliver vital services – from providing relief and support to those in crisis, to helping you be prepared to respond in emergencies.

Disaster Relief
Learn how we help families and communities recover from disasters

Lifesaving Blood
Learn about our blood donation processes, requirements, hosting opportunities and more

Training & Certification
Learn about our health & safety courses for individuals and companies

International Services
Learn how we deliver aid and support programs around the world

Military Families
Learn how we help service members, veterans and their families

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Who We Are

From the mission, fundamental principles and business practices that guide our organization, to the history of our service for more than a century, get to know the Red Cross.

Our Mission & Values
The principles that guide us in everything we do

Board of Governors
The Board of Governors provides strategic oversight to guide the organization in its humanitarian mission and services

Leadership
The executives who lead the strategies, operations and business activities of the organization

Governance
The congressional charter, bylaws and committees that are the pillars of our organization

Red Cross Ombuds
The impartial channel for hearing & resolving concerns

Government Relations

How we work with all levels of government to forward the mission and strategic objectives of the Red Cross

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

How we ensure our culture and services are open and inclusive.

Our History

The story of the Red Cross - more than a century of service

Nursing & Health

Learn how nurses and other health professionals are vital to the work of the Red Cross

Celebrity Supporters

How we work with the entertainment industry in support of our mission

Red Cross Stories

Testimonials on the value and impact of the Red Cross mission

Innovation at the Red Cross

Learn how we are leveraging leading-edge technologies to transform our mission delivery

Driven by Data

Explore how Red Cross knowledge and innovation advances important therapies, practices, and research to help communities across the nation.

International Humanitarian Law

Learn how the American Red Cross helps educate the public on the rules of war.

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