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 disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Description:
As the nation's premier humanitarian organization, the American Red Cross saves lives, relieves suffering and restores hope at home and around the world. The Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need, one by one, every day, in communities across the nation. The Red Cross relies on generous contributions of time, blood and money from the American public to provide its life saving services to those in need.
The American Red Cross is woven tightly into the fabric of our communities, providing comfort, compassion and care whenever and wherever needed. Whether it's the devastation of a natural disaster or a life-threatening medical emergency, our national network stands ready to provide hope and help.

History:
Chartered by Congress in 1905, the American Red Cross is mandated to maintain a national and international system of disaster relief and to provide emergency communications between members of the Armed Forces and their families. An independent, nonprofit organization, the Red Cross is a nonpartisan provider of humanitarian assistance.

Contact person: Theresa Clifford-Addison, Director Of Training And Volunteers, (phone), (email)

Address:

596 Westport Avenue Norwalk, CT 06851 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.mfcarc.org

Directions:

Traveling South on I-95, take exit 17, left on Saugatuck Avenue to Post Road West/Route 1. At traffic light take a left. Office is approximately one mile on the left just over the Norwalk line. Watch for large. . . (more)