Each year, the generous support of donors like you enables our disaster workforce— 90% volunteers—to help millions of people in the U.S.
Each year, the generous support of donors like you enables our disaster workforce— 90% volunteers—to help millions of people in the U.S.
Every day, nearly 20,000 people are assisted by the American Red Cross
We respond to an average of more than 60,000 disasters every year
In 2021, we served more than 2.1 million meals and snacks with our partners
In 2021, we provided more than 204,600 overnight shelter and hotel stays with our partners
We have installed more than 2 million smoke alarms as part of our Home Fire Campaign
Even though more people hear about large disasters like wildfires and floods, the biggest disaster threat in the United States is home fires. Through the Red Cross Home Fire Campaign, we’ve been able to make a difference. Launched in 2014, we have accomplished so much:
2,212 lives saved
2,957,277 smoke alarms installed
1,232,351 households made safer
3,219,330 people served through home visits
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