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Mission: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Target demographics: individuals and families during times of crisis
Direct beneficiaries per year: 352 families after a disaster, educated 2,859 individuals on safety and preparedness, and performed 1,180 Service to the Armed Forces Case Services within a thirteen county radius through the power of 278 volunteers.
Geographic areas served: Bledsoe County, Bradley County, Grundy County, Hamilton County, McMinn County, Marion County, Meigs County, Monroe County, Polk County, Rhea County, Sequatchie County, Van Buren County, and White County.
Programs: disaster response, recovery, and preparedness tools, blood collections, emergency messaging and reintegration tools for military personnel, and healthcare training such as first aid, and CPR.