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For over a century, the American Red Cross has worked
to improve the quality of human life, to enhance self-reliance and
concern for others, and to help people prevent, prepare for, and cope
with emergencies. Founded in 1905, the Central Maryland Chapter touches
thousands of lives every day. In all we do, our mission remains to
help prevent and relieve human suffering. |
Mission:
The mission of the American Red Cross is to provide relief to victims
of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
For nearly a century, the Central Maryland Chapter has worked diligently
to fulfill that mission on behalf of residents in Central Maryland.
History:
The American Red Cross, Central Maryland Chapter (ARC-CMC) was founded
in 1905 as part of the American National Red Cross, the nation's foremost
humanitarian organization. The Central Maryland Chapter has a proud history
of providing emergency disaster relief, services to members of the Armed
Forces, blood services and health and safety programs for all ages. In
1999, the chapter was one of the first agencies to meet the Standards
for Excellence of the Maryland Association of Nonprofit Organizations.
A more detailed history of the American Red Cross is available www.redcross.org.
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