Report to the community 2009

 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

Christine Kelty

(Program Director)

Office: (260) 356-2910

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 18 local disasters, including 15 residential fires. We helped 44 affected individuals and families with emergency food, shelter and supplies. Because being prepared can make your family and community safer and sometimes minimize injury and destruction, we made 49 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, 3,023 individuals learned lifesaving skills through 229 classes offered by the chapter.

International Services

The international tracing program helps local families find relatives with whom they have lost contact because of a natural disaster, war or internal conflict.

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 46 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 helped run 76 blood drives, collecting 2,403 units of blood.

 Community Services

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, 297 volunteers made the work of the chapter possible, contributing 35,640 hours, for a contribution estimated at $641,520.

Statement of Financial Position

For the Year Ending June 30, 2009

ENDING TOTAL NET ASSETS-     $49,630

 Statement of Activities

 TOTAL CONTRIBUTIONS, -$79,866

 TOTAL UNRESTRICTED REVENUES AND GAINS   -  $156,501                              

 Expenses and Losses-$170,541

                      Program Services

Armed Forces Emergency Services  -$19,012                  

Disaster Services   - $37,829                                       

 PASS -    $49,840                                                                                                                

Community Services   -$24,826                                      

National sector- Chapter Assessment- $23,388                                     

Total Program Services  - $154,895                                

Management and General  -$10,431                                   

 Financial Development-  $5,215   

* 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