March is Red Cross Month, a tradition which began 80 years ago when President Franklin Delano Roosevelt issued the first national Red Cross Month proclamation — something each American president has followed ever since.
Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world.
We roll up our sleeves and donate time, money and blood. We learn or teach lifesaving skills so our communities can be better prepared when the need arises. We do this every day because the Red Cross is needed - every day.
Our mission wouldn’t be possible without these heroes. During Red Cross Month, we honor their commitment to help those in need.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.
Support all the urgent humanitarian needs of the American Red Cross.
Find a drive and schedule a blood donation appointment today.
Take a class and be ready to respond if an emergency strikes.
