The American Red Cross is 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 for and respond to emergencies.

Description:
The American Red Cross provides emergency food, clothing and shelter to victims of disaster, teaches vital lifesaving training such as CPR, First Aid and Water Safety to citizens of our community, facilitates emergency communications between military personnel and their families and provides international tracing services to link families separated by international conflict.

The Red River Valley Chapter officially services 14 counties across both North Dakota and Minnesota. In North Dakota we serve the following counties: Grand Forks, Walsh, Benson, Cavalier, Eddy, Nelson, Pembina, Ramsey and Towner. In Minnesota, we serve Polk, Red Lake, Kittson, Marshall and Pennington.

The American Red Cross is a volunteer led organization and the majority of services are provided by volunteers. This chapter has over 400 volunteers who are providing service in the area covered by the chapter. The American Red Cross is a non-profit organization. While it is chartered by the United States Congress, the American Red Cross receives no Federal funding and is supported exclusively by donations from the American public, including revenue generated by activities such as CPR Training and First Aid.

History:
The American Red Cross has a long and proud history of providing help to those in need. Our nearly 126 year heritage has been built on the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. These principles, humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality are regarded as the moral authority under which we operate.

The Red River Valley Chapter located in East Grand Forks, MN is a chartered unit of the American Red Cross. The Red River Valley Chapter was originally chartered on May 3, 1917. This charter authorizes the chapter to deliver Red Cross chapter services and meet corporate obligations, within its assigned jurisdiction, consistent with the mission and goals of the American Red Cross and the policies and regulations of the Board of Governors.

Contact people:

Taunya Schleicher, Project Director, (218) 773-9565, (email) Tom Tezel, Emergency Services Director, (218) 773-9565, (email)

Office fax number: (218) 773-9566

Address:

1708 River Road NW East Grand Forks, MN 56721 (See a map)

Web Site: http://www.grandforksredcross.org

Directions:

Red River Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross is located off of River Road NW and 17th Street NW.   Nearest Bus Stop: River Road NW and 17th Street NW, 1 minute walk