American Red Cross, Michigan

Mission: To prevent and relieve human suffering by providing support and relief to people in crisis, teaching life-saving skills, and helping people prepare for emergencies.

Each day, thousands of people – people just like you – provide compassionate care to those in need. Our network of generous donors, volunteers and employees share a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world. We roll up our sleeves and donate time, money and blood. We learn or teach life-saving skills so our communities can be better prepared when the need arises. We do this every day because the Red Cross is needed – every day.

Today, the supporters, volunteers and employees of the American Red Cross provide compassionate care in five critical areas:

1. People affected by disasters in America
2. Support for members of the military and their families
3. Blood collection, processing and distribution
4. Health and safety education and training
5. International relief and development