In 2003, the American Red Cross distributed more than 56,000 boxes of toiletries, snacks and other comfort items to military members overseas, of these, the Northern Miami Valley Chapter sent over 400 boxes.
How do we do it?
With 24-hour, 7-days-a-week, 365-days-a-year emergency communication services reaching military installations, embassies and ships at sea around the world.
With 15,685 volunteers serving in Red Cross chapters throughout the United States and on military installations worldwide.
With a worldwide emergency communication network with 2 Armed Forces Emergency Services Centers, more than 804 chapters across the nation and offices on 62 nationally-managed military installations across the globe.
How did we perform in FY 2006?
The Red Cross provided 648,136 emergency communication services to military families worldwide.
$5,287,115 in emergency financial aid was delivered to 6,329 service members, their families, retired military personnel and widows of retired military personnel in partnership with the military aid societies. Through the Get to Know Us Program, we briefed 916,162 National Guard/Reserve and ROTC members and families in communities throughout the U.S. as they deployed in response to Operation Iraqi Freedom. Funding for American Red Cross assistance is paid for largely through donations from the American people.
Please visit the "American Supports You" web page below and sign in thanking the men and women of the U.S. military services for defending our freedom. Everyone should do this! It will only take a few seconds...
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