The largest humanitarian organization in the world. An organization led by volunteers that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Description:
The American Red Cross, Lower Bucks County Chapter provides services troughout the Bucks County area: Disaster Preparedness Relief--team of trained disaster volunteers is on call 24 hours a day and are responsible for meeting the urgent needs of victims providing shelter, food, and clothing; Armed Forces Emergency Services--provides emergency communications between local family members and the U.S. Armed Forces throughout the world, relaying messages about births, deaths, and serious illness through a worldwide communication network; also arrange emergency leave and provide financial assistance and counseling; Health & Safety--provides CPR, First Aid, Water Safety, Babysitting and Pet First Aid, training and education to help people respond to emergencies or prevent them from happening; International Social Services--helps people trace family members in other countries from whom they have been separated as a result of disaster and internal conflict; Shelter Services--provides coordinated and comprehensive services for homeless families; Homeless Hotline; Community Services--includes youth programs, educational, courses available to schools and interactive Summer Youth Program, advocates youth volunteerism and safety education. Lifeline Services - provides a personal response button to those living on their own who may need emergency help.

History:
The American Red Cross, Lower Bucks County Chapter was founded on July 1, 1956. The Chapter is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors and operates under the approval of the National American Red Cross. Services include; Service to the Armed Forces and Veterans; local, national and international disaster relief; first aid, CPR, and water safety instruction; volunteer support for the collection of blood; Lifeline, an emergency response system; shelter services, a homeless shelter for individuals and families and the operation of a 24-hour Homeless Hotline coordinating the county's homeless services and providing homeless individuals ready access to all of the social services in Bucks County.

Contact person: Michelle A. Keiser, Director, Volunteer & Blood Services, (phone), (email)
Office fax number: (215) 946-5690

Address:

1909 Veterans Highway (Rte. 413) Levittown, PA 19056 (See a map)

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

Directions:

From Route 1 Super Highway, heading north: Exit at Maple Avenue (Route 213). At end of ramp, turn left. Make an immediate right on Flowers Mill Road at traffic light. At next light, continue straight across Business Route 1 - you. . . (more) For maps or information, please see http://www.septa.com/

Miscellaneous Information

Are court referrals welcomed?
	Yes