The American Red Cross is the nation's leading emergency response organization. The Red Cross gives aiding to victims of devastating natural disasters as they are currently working long and hard hours to help out those affected by Hurricane Katrina. If you are in need of finding the Red Cross closest to your town please go to http://www2.redcross.org/contactus/.

The Red Cross is governed by volunteers and supported by community donations. The Red Cross is nationwide with approximately 1,000 chapters and Blood Services.

If you are interested in donating money, giving blood, tissue donation, volunteering, planned giving, or donating goods please go to The American Red Cross (www.redcross.org).