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Neighbors Helping Neighbors |
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American Red Cross Wayne County Chapter |
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American Red Cross Wayne County Chapter 244 West South Street Wooster, Ohio 44691
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The Goal of the American Red Cross
The Wayne County Chapter of the American Red Cross is located at 244 West South Street in Wooster, Ohio. The Goal of the Chapter is to continually increase our presence in the community, with emphasis on quality in all of the critical services that we provide. All Red Cross services and programs are available to all residents of Wayne County and citizens throughout the United States regardless of race, religion, political association or economic status.
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330-264-9383 (24 hour Response) 330-263-9374 fax E-mail: info@arc-wayne.org
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Mission of the American Red Cross |
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The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by it’s Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. |
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The American Red Cross Values |
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Affirming our commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, we pledge ourselves to these values:
HUMANITARIANISM—We exist to serve others in need, independently and without discrimination, providing relief for victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
STEWARDSHIP—We act responsibly, effectively, and efficiently with resources entrusted to us, always seeking to improve.
HELPING OTHERS—We are attentive and responsive to those we serve, always listening to their needs and looking for ways to serve through our existing or new initiatives.
RESPECT—We acknowledge, respect, and support the rights and diversity of each person in our organization and in the communities we serve.
VOLUNTARY SPIRIT—As a family of donors, volunteers, and staff we search for ways to provide hope to those we serve while demonstrating compassion, generosity, and appreciation.
CONTINUOUS LEARNING—We seek, collectively and individually, to identify, obtain, and maintain competencies and the awareness required for exceptional service.
INTEGRITY—We act with honesty, demonstrate courage and accountability under pressure and openly share ideas and information with each other.
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Do you want to Donate Blood, Sponsor a Blood Drive or have a Donor Eligibility Questions? Give us a Call! |
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Schedule a Blood Donation Appointment: 1-800-GIVE-LIFE (1-800-448-3543) Organize a Blood Drive: 1-866-837-9512 Donor Eligibility Question: 1-800-294-3347 Northern Ohio Red Cross Regional Blood Services (Cleveland) 1-216-431-3010
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YOU CAN HELP THOSE AFFECTED BY DISASTERS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES |
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Donation Information: Make Checks payable to: American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund and mail your contribution to: P.O. Box 37243, Washington, D.C. 20013. Or call 1-800-HELP NOW. For internet information on this and other disasters, visit www.redcross.org.
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Be Red Cross Ready |
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The Be Red Cross Ready initiative encourages three actions every organization, individual and family should take to better prepare themselves for an emergency or disaster.
Make a Plan. Encourage members of your community to design a Family Disaster Plan. The Family Disaster Plan focuses on both families and individuals.
Build a Kit. Encourages households to assemble a Disaster Supply Kit, which contains items that people may need if (1) confined to their homes for an extended period of time (e.g.after a disaster or winter storm) or (2) told to evacuate on |