American Red Cross of Cortland County

Contact Information and Office Hours

Address: 111 Port Watson Street Cortland, NY 13045

Phone: (607) 753-1182 Office Hours: Mon-Fri, 9 am - 5 pm E-mail:bonnie-cccarc@cnymail.com Web site: http://cortland.redcross.org

 

Description of Services:

The American Red Cross is a non-profit, humanitarian organization led by volunteers that provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. It does this through services that are consistent with its Congressional charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

Classes/Training

Community First Aid & Safety, CPR, AED (Automatic External Defibrillation), Water Safety, and Babysitter Training

Blood Services

Bloodmobiles for blood donation, blood pressure clinics

Emergency Services

Local disaster relief, Emergency Utility Aid, Armed Forces Emergency Service

Volunteer Opportunities

Volunteers are critical to all programs, including disaster relief, Armed Forces emergency services, blood services, health and safety programs, office support and fund raising, and nurses for blood pressure screening.