American National Red Cross
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May 24, 2013
S0MTIME LIFE IS NOT AL ABOUT MONEY BUT HELP FROM OTHERS TOO BECAUSE WHEN A DISASTER COMES IT DOES NOT DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN THE RICH AND THE POOR BUT IT JUST AFFECTS ALL PEOPLE HENCE MEANING THAT RED CROSS IS LIKE DISASTER (WITH THE IMPARTIALITY PRINCIPLE) AM MORE THAN READY TO HELP OUT VOLUNTARILY
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If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
I WOULD WORK ON THE TRANSPORTATION OF VOLUNTEERS TO FIELDS BECAUSE RED CROSS CARS HELP IN THE INDICATIVE USE OF THE EMBLEMS
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A little
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
May 23, 2013
I am a Red Cross volunteer in New York City. Volunteers and staff responders go to _every_ residential fire in New York City and surrounding areas. I personally have responded to as many as four in a 12-hour period.
The vast majority of the thousands of the local events never make the news, and no one notices--except for the families we help. The people are often working poor, have no other resources, and aren't "telegenic" enough to attract the attention of media or celebrities.
No, the organization isn't perfect. Yes, there are screwups. But 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, we are out responding to disasters, and are often greeted with "I didn't know the Red Cross does this."
We are there, despite everything.
Ways to make it better...
If I had to make changes to this organization, I would...
Allocate more money to better technology, and communicate the meaning of "overhead" to donors.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Quite well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
April 16, 2013
I think that this non profit is extremely helpful to the community and definitely exemplifies their concern for human trafficking. I would recommend this non profit because it aims to help a group of people who often do not get recognition.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Definitely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
Life-changing
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Very Well
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
April 6, 2013
2 people found this review helpful
I work for a company that is state mandated to have staff CPR certified. American Red Cross charges us $500 to train an instructor plus the fees for required materials. The overhead, time of the instructor as a paid staff of the employer, benefits of said staff, etc. are all costs paid by my employer and yet American Red Cross requires $27/every person we certify. We spent approx. $5,000/year as a non-profit paying Red Cross for cards. We switched providers and now Red Cross is trying to charge us AGAIN for paid invoices.
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Would you volunteer for this group again?
Unlikely
For the time you spent, how much of an impact did you feel your work or activity had?
A little
Did the organization use your time wisely?
Somewhat badly
Would you recommend this group to a friend?
Unlikely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
March 24, 2013
I'm an employee at the national headquarters. I want people to know that everyone at ARC is very careful to stretch every dollar as far as possible, to keep expenses down to a bare minimum, to not spend money on any administrative overhead unless absolutely necessary. Most of us (me included) took a pay cut to work here. If you donate, you can be certain not a single penny of your money will be wasted.
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How does this organization compare with others in the same sector?
Very Well
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
March 22, 2013
We live on the Jersey shore and were hit hard by hurricane Sandy. The American Red Cross has been our saving grace. From the first few weeks when we were at our high school as a local shelter. And still now while we are STILL looking for housing. I condemned the red cross for there kindness and support. I will say threat FEMA is a joke though..
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
February 6, 2013
1 person found this review helpful
My wife gave blood a few times. Now they call multiple times per day. They won't stop. I asked them to stop. They said my wife has to ask them to stop.
For their incessant robo-calling and their insolent attitude they have earned my undying ire.
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Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
No
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
No
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
February 1, 2013
The American Red Cross is an outstanding organization. They have and continue to do an amazing service to the victims of hurricane Sandy. Also while helping the victims of hurricane Sandy they respond to fires and floods all over the country. They recently responded to 2 fires in my general area recently. They have the victims of the fires comfort clothing food and rented them a hotel room. I'm glad knowing they are out there and that 92 cents from every dollar donated goes to the cause.
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Was your donation impactful?
Definitely
How likely is it that you would recommend that a friend donate to this group?
Definitely
How likely are you to donate to this group again?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
January 28, 2013
Very few people know that the Red Cross is the best friend of Service men and women. They confirm hardships, injuries/illnesses or deaths of family members that require the presence of the military member. They also work to assist in making sure they get home.
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Will you volunteer or donate to this organization beyond what is required of board members?
Definitely
How much of an impact do you think this organization has?
Life-changing
Will you tell others about this organization?
Definitely
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
2013
January 20, 2013
Very few people know that the Red Cross is the best friend of Service men and women. They confirm hardships, injuries/illnesses or deaths of family members that require the presence of the military member. They also work to assist in making sure they get home. Every Duty Officer is familiar with contacting, or being contacted by the Red Cross. As a retired Marine with 26+ years I have nothing but admiration for THEIR service. (My last personal experience was 1987-the tear I retired; however that year option was not available in this form. )
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How would you describe the help you got from this organization?
Life-changing
How likely are you to recommend this organization to a friend?
Definitely
How do you feel you were treated by this organization?
Very Well
When was your last experience with this nonprofit?
1997
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