Energy Assistance In times of need, the Mohawk Valley Chapter offers
monetary assistance to those who are at risk of a utility shutoff through
the FEMA, Care and Share and Project Share programs.
Applicants must meet certain requirements for each program. Please call
the chapter at
(315) 866-2890 or
(315) 733-4666 to find out if you are eligible.
Biomedical/Blood
Services What began as a war relief effort to provide
life-saving blood for soldiers during World War II has grown
by leaps and bounds— The American Red Cross now collects
and distributes half the nation's blood supply.
Disaster
Services Each year, the American Red Cross responds
immediately to more than 67,000 disasters nationwide, including
house or apartment fires (the majority of disaster responses),
hurricanes, floods, earthquakes, tornadoes, hazardous materials
spills and other natural and man-made disasters. All Red
Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary
donations of time and money from the American people.
Health
and Safety Last year, nearly 12 million people nationally
enrolled in American Red Cross health and safety courses.
Locally, you can help the Red Cross save lives. Become an
instructor or an authorized provider, take a course, or
volunteer with the American Red Cross.
International
Services The American Red Cross works with a global
network of Red Cross, Red Crescent and equivalent societies
to restore hope and dignity to the world's vulnerable people.
This international Red Cross movement brings emergency relief
to disaster victims, and improves basic living conditions
of those in deprived areas of the world.
Ombudsman The American Red Cross of the Mohawk Valley
is responsible for the Elder Services in Herkimer and Oneida
Counties.
Service
to the Armed Forces Your American Red Cross is keeping pace
with the changing military, allowing those military members
stationed all over the world to send messages to loved ones
back home during an emergency or other important events.
These communications are delivered around-the-clock, 365
days a year.
Youth
Services The American Red Cross is proud to announce
a wonderful coalition with the youth of our area.
