High Desert Chapter
OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
About Us
...was chartered on July 1, 1990. Our administrative offices are located at 16248 Desert Knoll Drive in Victorville, California. The Chapter provides Red Cross services to High Desert residents and others within the northern and eastern portions of San Bernardino County. A Red Cross station is also located at the Fort Irwin Army National Training Center near Barstow. Did you know: * The High Desert Chapter's jurisdiction covers 19,000 miles! - from Trona to Needles * Your donations made it possible for us to respond to 70 local disasters, open two emergency shelters, one canteening operation and helped 43 affected individuals and families with emergency food, shelter and supplies. * Donations are down significantly for 2009, and we rely SOLELY on the community's support to keep our operations and services available. The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, provide relief to clients of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. As members of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, the American Red Cross and other national societies have a key role in upholding and abiding by the seven Fundamental Principles. The Fundamental Principles of the Red Cross: Humanity * Impartiality * Neutrality Independance * Voluntary Service * Unity * Universality 
Everyone needs a safe, secure and warm place to sleep but often when disaster strikes, many families have no where to go. We provide them with temporary shelter so everyone affected has a bed to call their own.
YOU can help us provide Temporary Shelter
Food is one of the most basic needs we all share as human beings. While we are able to provide disaster victims with snacks and beverages after an emergency, their longer term food needs must still be met.
YOU can help us provide Groceries and Food
$50 feeds one person * $75 feeds two people * $115 feeds a family of four
Disasters can happen so fast that often victims escape with only the clothes on their backs. When this happens, we provide families with funds to replace lost clothing and shoes.
YOU can help us provide Clothing and Shoes$130 clothes one person * $260 clothes two people * $520 clothes a family of four
Being prepared before disaster strikes can mean the difference between life and death. Every family should be trained in the lifesaving skills of CPR and First Aid so they know how to respond during and after an emergency.
YOU can help us provide CPR and First Aid training
$55 trains one person * $110 trains two people * $220 trains a family of four
Services to Armed Forces
Military members serving across the country and around the world can receive emergency communications from their families through the American Red Cross. We help those far away stay in touch with the loved ones left behind.
YOU can help us provide Military Emergency Services
$25 helps one family send an emergency communication
