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American Red Cross (ARC)

  • Organization type:Non-Governmental Organization

General contact information

  • URL: http://www.redcross.org/
  • Address: American Red Cross National Headquarters - 2025 E Street, NW
  • Postal Code: 20006
  • City: Washington, DC
  • Country: United States of America
  • Telephone: +1 7032066000

Mission & Disaster Reduction Profile

Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguished itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering.
 


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