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York-Poquoson Chapter American Red Cross
The American Red Cross 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 Movement.
The York-Poquoson Chapter combines volunteer and paid staff who work together to deliver Red Cross services to the communities of York County, the City of Poquoson and Mathews County. Our activities range from Blood Services, Emergency Services (disaster, Armed Forces and International) and teaching life saving skills.
Services to our Community in 2007
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Responded to 10 house fires and 8 house floods
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Helped 138 active military personnel, military dependents and veterans with emergency commmunication, pre-deployment briefings, and information resources.
- Provided assistance to needy families of wounded soldiers
- Taught 5,654 people lifesaving skills through First AId, CPR, and Automated External Defibrillator
- 3475 children participated in Community Disaster Education, and 859 in Learn-to-Swim programs
- Taught 137 people in Babysitter training courses
- Held 62 bloodmolbiles with 3151 bold donors, collecting 2903 units of blood
- Provided 108 emergency language translations
- Assisted 104 people with medical loan equipment requests.
- Served York County, Mathews County and the City of Poquoson with 476 registered volunteers offering their time and talents to chapter programs.
The programs of the American Red Cross are made possible by the voluntary services and financial support of the American people.
Thank You for Helping Us Help Our Neighbors!
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