American Red Cross — Northwest New Jersey Chapter
Sue Franson, Senior Director for Programs
29 Elm St.
Morristown, NJ 07960
Phone: 973.538.2160
Fax: 973.538.6486
Email: fransons@redcrossnnj.org
Website: www.redcrossnnj.org
Volunteer blood donor program; emergency and community services, including disaster relief and services to military dependents; first aid, CPR, and water safety training; youth services; community health programs, transportation for senior and disabled veterans.
United-Way-funded programs:
Disaster Relief and Response
Provides emergency relief and assistance to disaster victims 24 hours, 7 daysa week, in the form of food, shelter, clothing, and medical supplies. In high impact disasters, volunteer teams provide mass care functions. Mental health counseling and support is offered.
Disaster Planning, Preparedness, and Education
Prepares individuals and communities to cope with disasters. Provides disaster education and preparedness to assist individuals and families. Comprehensive planning includes a disaster plan, shelter sites, operation procedures and agreements with government and other organizations active during disasters.
Armed Forces Emergency Services
Provides all members of the U.S. Armed Forces and their families with timely and reliable communication and case services including information and referral, as well as access to emergency financial assistance. These services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, worldwide.
Transportation
A volunteer corps of drivers provides veterans of the Armed Forces with prompt andcost-effective transportation to and from medical appointments at the Veterans hospitals, clinics, local hospitals and doctors as needed. |
