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About American Red Cross - Indianapolis Region

Location:

441 E. 10th St., Indianapolis, IN 46202, US

Mission Statement

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Description

Thanks to the generosity of our volunteers, financial supporters and community partners, the American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis reaches one in three households in Central Indiana each year by:

• Providing immediate relief to people affected by disasters and facilitating their long-term recovery;
• Reducing the community's vulnerability to disaster through planning and education;
• Empowering people with lifesaving training in first aid, CPR, automated external defibrillator (AED), universal precautions and water safety;
• Giving first aid care at community events;
• Serving military families by providing emergency communications and other support to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their loved ones; and
• Meeting special community needs through transportation services and programs for seniors and youth.