The American Red Cross is a lifeline to the United States Armed Forces. SAF is uniquely equipped to provide an exclusive worldwide communication and support network that serves as a link between active and retired military service members and their families, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, 1-877-272-7337. In addition, the Chapter provides an economic safety net for low-income military family members who do not qualify for government welfare benefits and has partnered with Military OneSource and Military Home Front to provide social services, emergency travel, financial assistance and mental health support for returning troops, National Guard and Reservists.

• 989 emergency messages were delivered to and from local military families
• 857 military cases were processed
• Over 200 local military members and veterans from the VA Medical Center received holiday stockings through the Red Cross Stockings for the Troops program.
• 1,187 individuals received outreach services and 835 attended “Get to Know Us Before You Need Us” briefings.

*All figures are from Fiscal Year 2009, July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009

Click here to view speech written by General Douglas Fraser, Commander, U.S. Southern Command, about the American Red Cross – U.S. Military Partnership.

The Red Cross provides international humanitarian relief through a variety of services.

• 704 International social services contacts were provided, including 50 tracing requests related to natural disasters, armed conflict and the Holocaust.
• During Hurricane Season 2008, the American Red Cross committed more than $7 million to meet local needs in the Caribbean and Latin America.
• 279 people attended courses in International Humanitarian Law, Measles/Malaria Initiatives and General International Services.

In addition, the Red Cross partnered with the University of Miami and other non-profit organizations to form The South Florida Humanitarian Network for Cuba (SFHN). SFHN is an effort to ensure an effective and efficient humanitarian response for South Florida and beyond should a change in Cuba, affect our community.

*All figures are from Fiscal Year 2009, July 1, 2008 to June 30, 2009

The American Red Cross offers a wide variety of training courses in first aid, CPR, AED, life guarding, swimming, babysitting, care giving, and other areas for both individuals and organizations. We are the most trusted training provider of health and safety training that meets OSHA guidelines and many other professional and regulatory standards. Many self-study classes are available online and you can also register for classroom courses here. You can:

• Browse for courses
• Find and register for classroom training
• Take a course online
• Download free digital course materials

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