Program Information Employees and volunteers of the Red Cross are essential in keeping the American public informed and prepared to prevent and respond to disasters and personal emergencies.
We provide training in lifesaving skills such as CPR and first aid. We collect and distribute more than 40 percent of the nation's blood supply. We support members of the military, veterans and their families. We help victims of nearly 70,000 disasters annually in providing them the support, comfort and necessities they need to recover.
Our humanitarian mission connects us to people and communities across the nation and around the world. We are committed to ensuring that our people, programs and services reflect the diversity of the people and communities we serve.