Chapter Services

Since it’s founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. The American Red Cross is part of a worldwide International Red Cross and Red Cresent Movement which is guided by seven Fundamental Principles.

Over the years, the American Red Cross has always responded to emerging community needs, always with the aim of preventing and alleviating human suffering.

Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in other areas: community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs.

Disaster Services - When disaster strikes the American Red Cross is there to provide families and individuals with emergency assistance. Learn more

Service to Armed Forces - The American Red Cross has the unique privilege of providing emergency communications between our men and women in uniform and their families back home. Learn more

International - The American Red Cross works with a global network of Red Cross, Red Crescent Societies and Magen David Adom in Israel to restore hope and dignity to the world's vulnerable people. This international Red Cross movement brings emergency relief to disaster victims, and improves basic living conditions of those in chronically deprived areas of the world. Learn more

Operation Save-A-Life - A program that provides free smoke alarms and batteries, along with installation, to vulnerable families in Greater Cleveland. Learn more

Health & Safety Services - Every year the American Red Cross provides thousands of residents with life saving skills in first aid, CPR, AED, lifeguard training and swimming instruction. Learn more