American Red Cross

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The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization in the United States that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education in communities nationwide.


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Predicate Object
instanceOf charitable organization
humanitarian organization
nonprofit organization
country United States
employs paid staff
fieldOfWork blood services
disaster response
emergency preparedness
health and safety training
international humanitarian aid
support to military families
foundedBy Clara Barton
fundingSource donations
grants
service fees
Gail J. McGovern_role President and CEO
governedBy Board of Governors
hasChairperson Bonnie McElveen-Hunter
hasCharter U.S. Congressional Charter
hasKeyPerson Gail J. McGovern
hasMotto Together, we can save a life
headquartersLocation Washington, D.C.
inception 1881
languageOfWork English
legalForm congressionally chartered instrumentality of the United States
nonProfitStatus 501(c)(3)
offersProgram CPR and first aid training
blood donation program
disaster relief operations
home fire campaign
lifeguard and water safety training
services to the armed forces
operates blood donation centers
disaster response shelters
partOf International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
primaryMission provide disaster preparedness education
provide disaster relief
provide emergency assistance
providesService emergency communications for military families
emergency shelter
food assistance during disasters
health and safety education
international disaster relief
recognizedBy United States Congress
serviceArea U.S. territories
United States
symbol red cross emblem
uses volunteers
website https://www.redcross.org/


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