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The Mission of the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross - Outagamie Chapter is a humanitarian organization, led
by volunteers, that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people
prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. It does this through services
that are consistent with its congressional charter and the fundamental
principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement.
2008-2009 Annual Report
2009 Regional Report
Volunteer Views Newsletter
Facts from July 2008 - June 2009
Disaster Services
Providing assistance to individuals and/or emergency services personnel consisting of lodging, food, clothing, personal care items, and much more.
35 dwellings affected involving 83 individuals
1,444 third grade children provided with community disaster preparedness class
69,249+ people given education in developing disaster plans, disaster kits, fire prevention and severe weather safety
Service to the Armed Forces(SAF)
Provided communications between military service personnel worldwide and local family members including deployment briefings. Financial assistance verification for military aid society grants and loans is also provided.
1,406 individuals served
Health and Safety Services
Provided life saving courses in First Aid, CPR, AED {Automated External Defibrillator}, Aquatics, Babysitting and other community based education.
863 classes taught to 7,001 participants
1,376 written or skill tests given to Certified Nursing Assistant candidates who acquire the certification needed to pursue their careers
Sign Up for a Life Saving course here
Shopping and Errand Services
Providing grocery shopping, medication pick-up, banking and other personalized errands to Outagamie County residents who are 60 years old, homebound, and/or disabled.
188 persons served with 1,768 personalized errands
Volunteer Services
Volunteers are the Heart of the Red Cross. Volunteers participated in services
to the Armed Forces casework, disaster response, shopping and errand service, blood banks, special events, receptionist duties, and many other valuable roles to support the community based programs and services conducted by the Outagamie Chapter of the American Red Cross.
375 active volunteers supported chapter services
United Way
The American Red Cross - Outagamie Chapter receives funding from United Way
agencies with the United Way of the Fox Cities being the largest single source
of funding for our organization. We are a partner in fund raising with the
United Way of the Fox Cities. A yearly reporting of our financial statement may
be obtained by calling 920.733.4481.
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