American Red Cross
Cause Area
- Board Development
- Community
- People with Disabilities
- Race & Ethnicity
- Seniors
Location
344 W. Genesee StreetSYRACUSE, NY 13202 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
The mission statement of the American Red Cross is as follows, "The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and he generosity of donors.
Description
The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope; our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.