The American Red Cross provides vital services to local communities 365 days a year—from responding to home fires in local neighborhoods to teaching first aid and CPR to community groups. We also give support to active-duty military members, National Guard and Reserve members, veterans and their families. And as part of a worldwide humanitarian network, the American Red Cross works to deliver international humanitarian aid in the wake of disasters; prevent disease and teach preparedness; reconnect families separated by armed conflict; and educate the public about International Humanitarian Law.
We’re able to provide these services thanks to the corps of 2,817 dedicated volunteers in Western Washington and the generosity of our donors. The Red Cross puts these donations to good use—we are proud to tell donors that we invest an average of 91 cents of every dollar in humanitarian services and programs, well above the industry standard. How do we do it? By practicing what we preach: preparedness. We train our volunteers. We plan ahead for the types of disasters that strike in our community. And we train individuals, businesses and community groups so that they too can be prepared.
The American Red Cross Western Washington Chapters serve King, Kitsap, Mason, Pierce, Thurston, Lewis, Grays Harbor, Clallam and Jefferson counties. Together, we help our neighbors –down the street, across the country and around the world.
