Red Cross volunteers and staff make a
difference in the lives of military members and their families
during Military Appreciation Month and beyond
WASHINGTON, May 21, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The American Red Cross provides comfort and care to
members of the U.S. military community through every phase of
duty, from when they first enlist to life after service. Red Cross
Service to the Armed Forces teams are there, 24 hours a day, for
those who serve and their loved ones.
Guided by a Congressional Charter, the Red Cross provides
communication between service members and their families during
times of emergency. For nearly 140 years, Red Crossers have
supported every major forward deployment and mobilization of the
U.S. military by relaying urgent messages relating to the health
and wellness of family members and extended families, and through
morale and welfare activities. This support is provided by a global
network of Red Cross staff and volunteers, ranging from deployment
zones to military hospitals.
This Military Appreciation Month, the Red Cross is inviting
people to turn 'Thank you for your service' into action. For those
with a military background or just a heart for military and veteran
communities, Service to the Armed Forces employment and volunteer
opportunities are available.
"Serving those who serve our country is an incredibly rewarding
experience," said Anthony Trimarco,
Senior Director for Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces
Deployment Readiness. "Red Crossers have the opportunity to help
service members communicate with their loved ones in times of
crisis and implement programing that boosts morale and helps
service members, veterans and their families cope with the unique
challenges of military life."
A GLOBAL PRESENCE. Trained volunteers and staff
facilitate communication in times of emergency and provide free,
confidential assistance to service members and their families when
and where they need it.
- The Red Cross has a presence on all military installations in
the U.S. and at more than 35 overseas offices, including
England, Germany, Italy, Spain,
Japan, South Korea, Djibouti, Iraq, Kuwait,
Poland and Romania.
- The Red Cross also operates at 140 military medical facilities
and 170 veterans care facilities worldwide.
- Requests for emergency assistance can be initiated and tracked
from anywhere in the world, online, by phone and through our Hero
Care mobile app and in-person.
Visit redcross.org/saf to learn more about volunteer and
employment opportunities, or click here to hear from SAF
Mobile Staff Members located around the globe.
NATIONAL DONORS JOIN LONG LEGACY OF RED CROSS MILITARY
SUPPORT
Generous donations from Red Cross Service to the
Armed Forces Giving Program members enable the Red Cross to
maintain a global network of thousands of volunteers and employees
to support the military 365 days a year through emergency
communications, training, community resources and support to ill
and injured service members and veterans. Contributions from
partners like Bank of America, Lockheed Martin Corporation,
Reliance, Inc., USAA and Wilf Family Foundations ensure the
Red Cross is there 24/7 to provide comfort and care to members of
the military, veterans and their families as they prepare for, cope
with and respond to the challenges of military service.
About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross
shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters;
supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save
lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports
veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a
nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the
generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more
information, please visit redcross.org or
CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.
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