2010 Annual Report to the Community

 Mission Statement

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Huntington County Chapter Officers and Board of Directors

   All Board meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 5:30pm in the Red Cross Conference Room.

Office Staff Information

Michael Rohler

(Executive Director)

Mobile: (260)224-9200

The Red Cross

In Our Community

Disaster Relief and Community Disaster Education

When a disaster threatens or strikes, the Red Cross is there.  This year we responded to 28 local disasters, including 15 residential fires.  We have helped 285 affected individuals and families with emergency food, shelter, and supplies.  By being prepared can make your family and community safer and sometimes minimize injury and destruction, we made 23 disaster education presentations in the community.

Health and Safety Services

From First Aid, CPR, and AED training to swimming and lifeguarding, American Red Cross programs help people lead safer and healthier lives.  This year, 907 individuals learned lifesaving skills through 127 classes offered by the chapter.

International Services

The international tracing program helps local families find relatives with whom they have lost contact with because of natural disaster, war, or internal conflict.  We have helped reconnect 3 families with their loved ones in foreign lands.

Armed Forces Emergency Services

The American Red cross provides communication between those in the Armed Forces and their families.  We have a worldwide network that reaches service members wherever they are to communicate a birth, death, or illness.  This year we provided emergency connections for 72 military families.

 Blood Services

Every two seconds, someone in the United States needs blood.  Thanks to generous blood donors, the Red Cross collects and distributes nearly half the nation's blood supply.  Over the last year, we have helped run 128 blood drives, collecting 3,008 units of blood.

 Community Services

This past year we continued to provide educational support in our local schools along with participating during several events such as: Heritage Day, Annual Bike Race, Andrews, Markle, and Huntington Parades. Our volunteers and staff provided support at the annual Health Fairs sponsored by Bendix and Parkview Huntington Hospital.

A Note About Volunteers

We depend on volunteers of all ages and backgrounds to carry on our work.  Volunteers constitute 97 percent of our total workforce, serving as members of the board, instructors teaching lifesaving skills, disaster action team members, office administrators, event organizers and more.  This year, 98 volunteers made the work of the chapter possible.  They contributed 7,644 hours, for a contribution estimated at $61,000.

Statement of Financial Position

For the Year Ending June 30, 2010

ENDING TOTAL NET ASSETS-     $ 35,733

 Statement of Activities

 TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS, -$ 24,108

 TOTAL UNRESTRICTED REVENUES AND GAINS   -  $ 147,158                       

 Expenses and Losses-$

                      Program Services

Armed Forces Emergency Services  -$ 9,269                

Disaster Services   - $ 33,452                                   

 PASS -    $ 30,626                                                                                                              

Community Services   -$ 19,287                                

National sector- Chapter Assessment- $ 23,744

Total Program Services  - $  116,378                             

Management and General  -$11,371

 Financial Development-  $ 26,238

* Independent 3^rd party audit was conducted by N. Byron Price & Co., a division of Dulin, Ward & DeWald. Copies are available upon request to the Huntington County Chapter.

*Please contact your chapter today to find out how you can help support our vital mission in Huntington County.

Call us at (260) 356-2910 or email us at red.cross@huntington.in.us

American Red Cross

Huntington County Chapter

354 N. Jefferson St.. Suite 203    

Huntington, Ind. 46750