When you help American Red Cross Greater Steuben Chapter — by using emergency preparedness resources, taking a class, giving blood, volunteering time or donating money — you are actually helping yourself, your community and your country. When citizens are able to help one another, and Red Cross has the resources it needs to deliver aid to victims, communities can quickly and efficiently recover from the consequences of a disaster. That’s good for everyone!
If you are like most people, your instinct is to help in an emergency, but you are unsure how exactly to react. Maybe, like many others, you think about preparing to shelter-in-place at home or evacuate during disaster circumstances, but you can’t move it up on your to-do list, or you don’t know where to start. Maybe it crosses your mind to give blood or donate money only when the Red Cross issues an urgent call for help.
But you can be a greater force of help during times of need when you get involved with Red Cross before disaster strikes. With American Red Cross Greater Steuben Chapter as your partner, you’ll be ready to act on your instinct to help. Picture yourself having the skills, resources and confidence you need to react calmly and effectively in an emergency. And, picture your satisfaction in knowing that Red Cross can provide relief to victims because you helped them during ordinary times.
- Imagine that your town loses electricity for several days, and picture yourself having the provisions to help your family stay safe and comfortable.
You can do this! Make a Plan & Get a Kit - Imagine that a loved one suffers a heart attack, and picture yourself able to help by using CPR until help arrives.
You can do this! Get Trained - Imagine all of the people that are given blood at local hospitals each day, and picture yourself helping to ensure that there is always enough safe blood to meet their needs.
You can do this! Give Blood - Imagine there is a large-scale national disaster, and picture yourself having the training and credentials to provide hands-on relief to the victims.
You can do this! Volunteer - Imagine that a neighboring town experiences a natural disaster, and picture your pride that your financial donations helped Red Cross volunteers to respond to the needs of the victims.
You can do this! Donate Money