You can help the vicitims of countless crises around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need. The American Red Cross honors donor intent.
Inquiries regarding US Citizens living or traveling in Haiti:
At this time, we are only deploying Red Cross volunteers specially trained to manage international emergency operations. Please consider supporting your community’s local needs by volunteering with your local Red Cross.
Please No - In-Kind Donations:
The American Red Cross initially responds to most international relief efforts with monetary support, and, when needed, ships items such as comfort kits, clean-up kits, medical supplies, tents or tarps. For international situations, however, it is preferable to purchase items as close to the affected region as possible, thereby minimizing shipping costs and stimulating the local economy, which helps to speed long-term recovery of the region. In this way, supplies arrive quickly and storage costs are dramatically reduced.
We are one of many Red Cross National Societies around the world that come together during an international relief effort. Therefore, the American Red Cross can only accept product donations for an international disaster relief operation if we are certain the donated items will be used directly to deliver needed programs and services.
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HEALTH & SAFETY TRAINING COURSES
Check out our Winter 2010 Schedule!
A variety of Red Cross course combinations are available that provide the training that you need in First Aid; Adult, Child and Infant CPR and Adult and Child automated external defibrillator (AED) usage.
Choose from "blended" online versions of most courses which finish with brief in-person skill sessions or enjoy excellent personalized instruction in our traditional classroom settings.
All of our courses reflect the latest science for First Aid, CPR and emergency cardiovascular care and meet OSHA Guidelines for First Aid, combining lecture, interactive video demonstrations and hands-on training to teach participants lifesaving skills.
Course participants also receive useful take-home materials that help you retain skills and serve as an excellent refresher and reference tool after training is complete.
BABYSITTER'S TRAINING
Babysitter's Training class will be held on Monday, 1/18, at the Chapter Headquarters near Dinosaur BBQ.
Babysitter's Training PLUS is a 2-session class scheduled for Saturday, 1/16, finishing Monday, 1/18, at the Red Cross Oswego Branch office at 333 West 1st Street.
Our 6.5 hour Babysitting course provides individuals, ages 11 to 15, with the information and skills necessary to provide safe and responsible care for children in the absence of parents or adult guardians. An optional 4 hour module (included in "Babysitter's Training PLUS") allows students to gain Red Cross certification in Standard First Aid and Infant & Child CPR. Advance registration is required.
Click HERE to register or for more information on these and the many other Red Cross Health & Safety Training Courses we're offering this winter, including the First Aid and CPR training options described above.
Special Offer! For a limited time, dependents of a military member (either active, guard or reserve) or of a veteran of the Armed Forces may be eligible for a grant-based scholarship for our Babysitting courses. Call Customer Service at 315.234.2247 for information.
Inquiries concerning U.S. Citizens abroad should be referred to the U.S. Department of State, Office of Overseas Citizens services, at 1-888-407-4747 or 202-647-5225
A variety of Red Cross course combinations are available that provide the training that you need in First Aid; Adult, Child and Infant CPR and Adult and Child automated external defibrillator (AED) usage. 
