Disaster Relief/Recovery Organizations | American Red Cross of Rhode Island
100 Niantic Ave, Suite A, Providence, RI 02907
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State of Rhode Island, Bellingham, Ma, Millville, Ma,Seekonk, Ma
Description
Services: Provides immediate emergency relief assistance to families suffering losses caused by disasters. Other services include counseling, financial assistance and world wide communication programs for military families and veterans. In addition to emergency response, the American Red Cross also provides educational programs designed to help people prepare for and prevent emergencies with Health and Safety programs in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and automated external defibrillation (A.E.D.); water safety swimming training; health training for special health projects such as AIDS education. Volunteer community services include the training and placement of volunteers in all service area mentioned above.
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American Red Cross
The nation's foremost emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguishes 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. Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs.