Transcript San Antonio RED CROSS AND SAN ANTONIO FOOD BANK

American Red Cross Mission
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian
organization led by volunteers, provides
relief to victims of disaster and helps
people prepare for and respond to
emergencies.
A Vision Turns to Reality
 Henri
Dunant founded the
International Red Cross
Movement in 1863.
 Clara Barton founded the
American National Red Cross in
1881.

San Antonio Area Chapter
founded in 1916.
What does the
American Red Cross do?
Planning
as part of the National Response Plan
Preparedness & community disaster education
provides specific tips on how to get ready for disasters,
including hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, storms,
man-made disasters, etc.
Prompt relief to disaster victims
provides shelter, food, clothing, counseling and more for
victims of disasters from house fires to hurricanes
American Red Cross
San Antonio Area Chapter
Responsibilities

Service to the
Armed Forces

Volunteer and Youth
Services

Disaster Services

International
Services

Health and Safety
Services

Collaboration with
South Texas Blood
and Tissue
Service to the Armed Forces
Communicates on behalf of
family members who are
facing emergencies or
other important events to
members of the U.S. Armed
Forces serving all over the
world.
Available 24 hours a day, 365
days a year.
Last year alone we facilitated
more than 5,500
communications with
families and deployed
service members.
Disaster Services
Over the past year the San Antonio Area
Chapter has responded to nearly 400 local
disasters assisting more than 750 families.
Times you will see the Red Cross:
Large scale, national disasters such as a
hurricane, regional or local floods, and
home or apartment fires.
Health and Safety Services
Get a Kit.
Make a Plan.
Be Informed.
Take CPR, First Aid,
Lifeguarding or other
classes at the local
chapter.
Or, have an instructor
come to you!
Last year over 26,000 people
took classes at the local
chapter.
Volunteer and Youth Services
The American Red Cross would not be able to
complete our mission without the help of
volunteers. Last year we had 1200 people go
through volunteer orientation.
International Services
Primary health care
Emergency preparedness and response
Family links
International Humanitarian Law