Tim Hunt

Junior Faith

Organization of Faith

The American Red Cross

I have chosen the American Red Cross because of the extreme dedication and aid that they have given.  They are there to help whenever they are needed and when any disaster strikes they are the first to respond.  The Red Cross has saved many lives and they continue to do so every day.

The American Red Cross is a non profit relief agency in the United States that helps provide assistance in times of national emergency.

History 

Clara Barton founded the Red Cross on May 21, 1881.  She had helped collect and distribute goods needed in army field hospitals during the Civil War, and The American Red Cross was created after the war ended and would has been a permanent relief organization similar to the aid she had helped to organize during the Civil War.  The American Red Cross would not only aid its country during times of war, it would also help out during disasters and emergencies.
  ----to learn more about their history click here!

Mission
The American Red Cross is an organization led by volunteers that helps prevent and prepare for disasters as well as providing assistance in times of emergencies.  

Red Cross Responding
The American Red Cross has responded to many major wars and disasters. 
A few successes:
     -In WWII they sent about 300,000 tons of supplies overseas as well as sending the support of 104,000 nurses.
     -In 1990 the Red Cross responds to the deadly hurricane in Galveston, Texas, where 6,000 were killed.
     -In 1995, the American Red Cross aids the victims of the Oklahoma City Bombing.
     -The Red Cross responds to the 9/11 bombings with 54,577 aid workers.
     -And today the Red Cross helps the victims of Hurricane Katrina.
     ----for a list of red cross' responses over history       click here!

The American Red Cross played a huge roll post-Katrina by providing many supplies needed for the people to stay alive.

There are over 1,300 chapters of the American Red Cross, and you can visit the American Red Cross Website here.

--The Red Cross Homepage

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