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American Red Cross of Rhode Island ... the American Red Cross of Rhode Island is providing food, clothing and shelter to over 1,000 Rhode Islanders each year who are victims of house fires?

While many people associate the Red Cross with hurricanes or major disasters, here in Rhode Island Red Cross volunteers respond to residential fires almost every day across the state. In 2001, we provided 379 families with emergency services at the fire scene.

These services are provided free of charge and include:

  • Meals
  • Clothing
  • Shelter
  • Baby formula
  • Groceries
  • Assistance in obtaining medications
  • Mental health counseling


American Red Cross of Rhode Island ... on average, the American Red Cross spends $1,000 per family of four it assists?

The Red Cross spends about a quarter of a million dollars every year on relief to fire victims in Rhode Island.


American Red Cross of Rhode Island ... Red Cross volunteers are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year?

The American Red Cross of Rhode Island serves over a million people with a paid staff of just 16. To accomplish our mission, we are constantly recruiting volunteers and providing them with free disaster training. Volunteers receive no compensation for their service --- just the satisfaction of helping a neighbor in need.

If you are interested in becoming a Red Cross volunteer, contact Karen Gervais at [email protected] or 401.831.7700 x112.


American Red Cross of Rhode Island ... the American Red Cross of Rhode Island is NOT a government agency?

The American Red Cross was chartered by Congress in 1905 to provide disaster relief and fulfill its mission: to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. However, the American Red Cross received no government funding to provide these services. We rely on private donations assist the people of Rhode Island during time of disaster.


American Red Cross of Rhode Island ... the American Red Cross is saving the State of Rhode Island thousands of dollars every year?

Over 90% of the incidents the American Red Cross of Rhode Island responds to occur during non-business hours. By operating on nights and weekends, the American Red Cross of Rhode Island is relieving the state of Rhode Island of the responsibility and therefore the cost of providing emergency services to disaster victims during those times.


American Red Cross of Rhode Island ... the Red Cross is NOT a government agency and depends on private donations?

The American Red Cross of Rhode Island holds one major fundraiser a year, along with several smaller ones to help pay for our emergency services. Remaining funds for disaster services come through donations from the people of Rhode Island.  All the money we spend on disasters is raised from our neighbors in the community through donations and special events.


American Red Cross of Rhode Island ... our work doesn't end when the fire is out and people have been put up for the night?

The next morning our family case workers are meeting with victims, helping them with relocation, serving as a referral and connecting them with the other agencies and services they need. In addition, we provide mental health counseling to victims and their families. The Red Cross is committed to helping until a family gets back on its feet.


American Red Cross of Rhode Island ... we help Rhode Island families contact loved ones in the armed forces?

In emergency situations, the American Red Cross serves as the communication link between Rhode Islanders and their relatives in the military. We connect over 500 Rhode Island families a year with their loved ones in the armed forces. The American Red Cross of Rhode Island is connected to every military base around the world and every ship at sea.


American Red Cross of Rhode Island ... the American Red Cross of Rhode Island is teaching 15,000 Rhode Islanders a year how to save a life?

The Red Cross teaches a variety of health & safety classes in schools, community centers and workplaces around the state. If you are interested in taking a class visit our Courses page. Our classes include:

  • CPR
  • First Aid
  • AED (Automated External Defibrillation)
  • Babysitting
  • Pet First Aid
  • Lifeguarding
  • Water Safety


American Red Cross of Rhode Island ... we have two offices in Rhode Island?

      American Red Cross of Rhode Island Headquarters
      105 Gano Street
      Providence, RI 02906
      Tel: (401) 831-7700
      Fax: (401) 831-0502

      East Bay Branch
      1015 Aquidneck Avenue
      Middletown, RI 02842
      Tel: (401) 846-8100
      Fax: (401) 848-9521

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