336 E. Main St. Ottawa, Ohio

Office hours:

Monday-Thursday 9:00am-4:00pm

Friday 9:00am -12:00

Office phone: (419) 523-4810

The American Red Cross, as one of the nation's premier humanitarian organizations, is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross societies, throughout the world. Your local chapter, under the direction of it’s seventeen member board of governors, work to provide relief to victims of disasters and help prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies here in our own local community.

Our Mission
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

VISION

The American Red Cross through its strong network of volunteers, donors and partners, is always there in times of need. We aspire to turn compassion into actions so that..

...all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter and hope;

...our communities are ready and prepared for disasters;

...everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products;

...all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed; and in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.

VALUES

We reaffirm our commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement and add to the principles five values that are essential to our continued success in meeting our mission.

COMPASSIONATE:  We are dedicated to improving the lives of those we serve and to treat each other with care and respect.

COLLABORATIVE: We work together as One Red Cross family, in partnership with other organizations, and always embrace diversity and inclusiveness

CREATIVE: We seek new ideas, are open to change and always look for better ways to serve those in need.

CREDIBLE: We act with integrity, are transparent guardians of the public trust and honor our promises.

COMMITTED: We hold ourselves accountable for defining and meeting clear objectives, delivering on our mission and carefully stewarding our donor funds.

The American Red Cross …always there…   touching more lives in new ways
under the same trusted symbol.

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