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American red cross

American red cross . Katherine Waters. Background . Found in 1881 by Clara Barton Switzerland Charitable Organization Depends highly on volunteers Donations. Services provided. People affected by disasters in America Support for members of the military and their families

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American red cross

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  1. American red cross Katherine Waters

  2. Background • Found in 1881 by Clara Barton • Switzerland • Charitable Organization • Depends highly on volunteers • Donations

  3. Services provided • People affected by disasters in America • Support for members of the military and their families • Blood collection, processing and distribution • Health and safety education and training • International relief and development • Youtube video: Red Cross Stories

  4. Social worker in the Red Cross • Jolene Carpenter-Disaster Program Manager • Sue Olsen-Executive Director • Mona Lindholm-Volunteer/Administrative Coordinator • Volunteers

  5. Typical Day at ARC • Disaster Program Manager • Blue Skies • Gray Skies • Management of 9 counties • My tasks • Family follow-up • Client survey • John Deere Health Fair • St. Mark’s Volunteer Fair • Downtown trick or treating • “Helping Hands” project • First Aid Care Kits

  6. Ancillary Agencies • Public – • Emergency Mangers Office • County Public Health • City Government • City Public Health • FEMA • Department of Human Services • Fire • Police • EMT

  7. Ancillary Agencies • Private • Salvation Army • Faith Based Organizations • United Way Organization – non profits in the community      • Local Retailers and Vendors for referrals, food, clothing and supplies.    

  8. American Red Cross: Tri-state Area • Enjoyment • Recommendation

  9. Questions?

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