The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Biomedical Services
Volunteers blood donors make the American Red Cross the largest single supplier of blood and blood products in the United Staes.
Disaster Services
Disaster Services works to mitigate the impact of disaster on clients, meet urgent human needs, and facilitate recovery
International Services
Our International Services Department (ISD) directs and coordinates American Red Cross’s activities overseas.
Each year, disasters affect hundreds of millions of people worldwide; conflicts and health emergencies touch the lives of millions more. The global Red Cross and Red Crescent network has a presence in 191 countries. National societies are independent entities but often work together to prepare for and respond to emergencies.
Services to the Armed Forces
The Red Cross helps military members, veterans, and their families prepare for, cope with, and respond to the challengers of military service.
Training Services
Each year more than 9 million Americans participate in our training programs to prepare to help others in an emergency.