American Red Cross Giving Day

As we start to close out the month of March, Private Home Health Care would like to focus on the work of the American Red Cross.

When you think of the American Red Cross, does it relate to blood donations? That is understandable because the organization supplies about 40% of the blood collected to over 2,500 hospitals in the US. 

Blood donations have been a part of the organization for a long time but it’s just one area covered.

The American Red Cross steps in for disaster relief efforts.  Whether it is a tornado, a wildfire or a flood the Red Cross workers, most of whom are volunteers, lend a hand in relief efforts.

The United States military is also served by the organization.  Red Cross workers support military families during deployment and emergencies as well as serving in hospitals, including veteran’s hospitals.

Red Cross relief stretches across the globe. The Global Red Cross Red Crescent network has an outreach to most countries in the world.  The mission is to help those who suffer from war, natural disasters or chronic poverty.

Do you need any training or certifications? Do you want to learn how to swim, be a lifeguard or babysit?  What about first aid and CPR?  You can look to the American Red Cross for classes and certifications in all these areas.

We think Clara Barton, the founder of the Red Cross would be amazed and proud of  the outreach of this organization today.  Additionally, it also has a 99% rating from Charity Navigator  so a donation goes towards the work.

Today is an opportunity to donate to help with the humanitarian work of the American Red Cross.  You can do this online at www.redcross.org.