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    Kathy Salazar Mrs. Miles English IV 20 November 2014 American Red Cross The Red Cross started in Switzerland as a small organization that helped people, it later came to the United States to become an even larger and more helpful organization. The American Red Cross is an organization that has been helping people for many many years. They take donations and put that money toward helping people in times of need. This organization provides our nation and surrounding communities with a sense of relief

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    American Red Cross When disaster strikes you find the American Red Cross with coordinating the volunteers both medical needs and aid the efforts of disaster victims. The area of interest for the American Red Cross is to Train people how to respond to and prepare for emergencies is a basis mission American Red Cross. Clarissa Harlowe Barton, Clara founded the American Red Cross to bring supplies and support to soldiers in the field during the Civil War and at 60 she founded the American Red Cross

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    Introduction The American Red Cross is a non-profit organization that provide assistance to people all over America, they respond to approximately 70,000 disasters in America every year. The mission statement of the American Red Cross is “The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization, led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare

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    Clara Barton and The American Red Cross

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    The American Red Cross (ARC) Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross after becoming involved in the work of the International Red Cross during the Franco-Prussian War. Her heart of giving and helping others convinced her that an American chapter was needed in her country in 1881. The ARC is a humanitarian organization that is dependent on the contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support its multiple lifesaving services and programs. The ARC’s mission is to prevent

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    Red Cross Training Learning and having the Red Cross training has completely been of a great advantage to me. This experience has persuaded me to accomplish a new set of goals in my life, like helping others in need. It also has augmented my knowledge about this important organization. According to what I learned, Clara Barton was the founder of the Red Cross, and the mission of this foundation is to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. This is a worldwide organization

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    not only an example of women/ Americans at their finest, but she also can and should be revered as a national hero. Clara Barton answered the call to duty in a time when women weren 't necessarily valued not only socially but as assets of contribution. Clara Barton took up the call by helping save thousands of lives through nursing and providing supplies during the Civil War while also introducing one of America’s first responding organizations, the American Red Cross. Clara Barton was a servant to

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    AMERICAN RED CROSS ~ Strategic Case Analysis Purpose I. Statement Of Facts American Red Cross is a organization that was founded in 1881 by Clara Barton. It has established itself as the most well known emergency relief organization devoted to the care of war victims, disaster victims, and the suffering world wide. People can attain community services hours through the American Red Cross as well as benefit from the health and safety programs offered each year. American Red Cross is the largest

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    The American Red Cross is an organization that provides disaster relief for communities as well as supporting military families, health education, and giving blood to people that could potentially save their life. The American Red Cross was founded by a woman names Clara Barton on March 21st 1881. When the American Red Cross was first established they utilized life boats, donated clothing, and medical supplies for families who have been devastated by disasters such as floods, disease, tornados etc

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    volunteer for the American Red Cross Disaster Services Team. This has been one of the most beneficial volunteer opportunities that I have ever accomplished. As an American Red Cross of Georgia Major Gift Officer, this volunteer experience allowed me to gain knowledge in a department that serves as the backbone of the American Red Cross. As a nonprofit fundraiser, it is difficult to truly see the mission that your team raises money for every single day. Fundraisers at the American Red Cross are trained

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    American Red Cross University of Phoenix Healthcare Delivery in the United States 11/19/2008 American Red Cross The American Red Cross is a non-profit organization. The American Red Cross was founded by Clara Barton in 1881—127 years ago. Clara Barton established the American Red Cross in Washington DC on May 21, 1881. She was the chief of this organization for twenty three years. The idea came to her after visiting Europe and witnessing how the interactions were with the Swiss-International

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