President Biden Proclaims March as Red Cross Month

September 3, 2021. Larose, Louisiana. Stefanie Arcangelo of the American Red Cross shares a comfort kit and a smile with a child after Hurricane Ida left him, his three siblings and his mother, Yvonne Padilla Lucca without power and with damage to their home, in Larose, Louisiana on September 3, 2021. In some of the hardest hit parishes, like Larose, the Red Cross has emergency response vehicles circulating through accessible areas to distribute critical supplies including water, comfort kits and ready to eat meals. Photo by Scott Dalton/American Red Cross

March 01, 2022

President Joseph Biden has proclaimed March as Red Cross Month.

“Throughout our history, Americans have always stepped up for each other in moments of crisis,” the proclamation reads. “This spirit is woven into the fabric of our Nation, and for more than 140 years it has been exemplified by devoted employees, volunteers, and supporters of the American Red Cross. This month, we honor the American Red Cross and the selfless Americans who serve our communities in need across our country and around the world.”

Read entire proclamation here.

VOLUNTEERS ARE HEROES Last year, nearly 300,000 individuals volunteered their time to help people in need through the Red Cross. These community heroes comprise 90 percent of our workforce and make it possible to fulfill our mission of preventing and alleviating human suffering in the face of emergencies. Along with our generous financial and blood donors, community partners and people trained in vital health and safety skills, they provide hope every day.

How do people help through the Red Cross? They respond to more than 60,000 disasters each year, from home fires in their community to major crises across the country; give blood to help patients receive the critical care they need; teach lifesaving skills such as first aid and CPR; support members of the military and their families; help communities prepare for emergencies around the globe; and much more.

HOW TO GET INVOLVED Join our Red Cross Month celebration by getting involved with our mission. See all the ways that you can help at redcross.org/redcrossmonth.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.