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American Red Cross Chestnut Ridge and Allegheny Mountains Chapter
Organizational Information
Parent Organization
American National Red Cross
Vision, Mission and/or Purpose of Organization
Mission:The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. Vision Statement: The American Red Cross, through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into action so that... ...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope; ...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters; ...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products; ...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and ...in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.
History of Organization
As one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, the American Red Cross is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. We depend on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support our lifesaving services and programs. Clara Barton and a circle of her acquaintances founded the American Red Cross in Washington, D.C. on May 21, 1881. Barton first heard of the Swiss-inspired global Red Cross network while visiting Europe following the Civil War. Returning home, she campaigned for an American Red Cross and for ratification of the Geneva Convention protecting the war-injured, which the United States ratified in 1882. Barton led the Red Cross for 23 years, during which time we conducted our first domestic and overseas disaster relief efforts, aided the United States military during the Spanish-American War, and campaigned successfully for the inclusion of peacetime relief work as part of the global Red Cross network. The Red Cross received our first congressional charter in 1900 and a second in 1905, the year after Barton resigned from the organization. This charter, which remains in effect today, sets forth the purposes of the organization which include giving relief to and serving as a medium of communication between members of the American armed forces and their families and providing national and international disaster relief as well as collecting 40% of the nations blood supply.
Legal Structure
Non-profit corporation
Funding Sources
No government funding.
Contact Information
Key Leader(s)
Contact Person(s)
Contact Number(s)
724-834-6510
Contact Email(s)
tessie.amaranto@redcross.org - Executive Coordinator
Jan.meighan@redcross.org - Field Operations Specialist
Web Addresses
www.redcross.org/local/pennsylvania/western-pennsylvania/locations/chestnut-ridge
Primary Address
Additional Addresses
Service Information
Service Area
Indiana, Westmoreland, Armstrong, Fayette, Cambria, Blair, Somerset, Bedford, Huntingdon and Fulton Counties.
Service Description
Disaster Relief
Blood Services
Service to the Armed Forces
Keywords
Disaster assistance;Blood services, Home Fire Response
Available Hours
24 Hour Emergency Call for disaster and military emergencies
Fees/Cost for Services
No Fee for disaster assistance
Eligibility Requirements
None
Required Documentation
Verification of disaster address
How to Access Services or Schedule Appointments
1-800-RedCross or www.redcross.org
Miscellaneous Information
Handicap Accessibility
yes
Languages Spoken or Available
English
Volunteer Use
Yes
Volunteer Need
Yes