American Red Cross
Rock River Chapter
Serving Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, & Lee County
Latest News
Text to Help Red Cross Relief Efforts in Haiti January-13-2010
The American Red Cross has pledged an initial $1 million to assist communities impacted by today's earthquake in Haiti, and is prepared to take further action as local responders assess the situation. "Initial reports indicate wides
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Lee County Warming Centers January-8-2010
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Red Cross Offers Tips on How to Stay Warm during Frigid Temperatures January-5-2010
Bone chilling temperatures have gripped much of the country, and the American Red Cross urges everyone to be safe and prepare as much as possible.  Many are looking to cut down on expenses when temperatures drop and home
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Twelve Days of Holiday Safety from the Rock River Chapter December-14-2009
With last minute gifts to buy, social events to attend and family and friends to visit while the weather outside is frightful, the American Red Cross has 12 days of health and safety tips to make the holiday season safe, happy and bright. 1. P
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Rock River Chapter Offers Winter Preparedness Tips December-7-2009
  The American Red Cross Urges Rock River Valley Residents to Get Ready for Winter Weather   Rockford, December 4, 2009 - Now that "Old Man Winter" has finally arrived, The Rock River Chapter of the American Red Cros
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Lee County Unit of the American Red Cross
215 E. First Street
Commerce Towers, Suite 150
Dixon, IL 61021

Phone: (815) 284-2829  Fax: (815) 284-9620


 

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SHOW YOUR LOVE

February 12, 2010 | 1-6pm

Oregon Healthcare Center

811 South 10th Street | Oregon, IL 

LOVE HAITI

 

Please Join Us...Oregon Healthcare Center, Franklin Grove Nursing Center and The Meadows of Franklin Grove are joining together this Valentine's Season to give our HEARTS TO HAITI. Drop in for a few minutes or stay a while for an afternoon filled with love and FUN! Expect refreshments, entertainment and of course the TICKET SILENT AUCTION for a wide variety of prizes. If you are interested in donating an item for the drawing please contact Tammy Helfrich at (815) 677-4785. 

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Lee County Unit In Photos: Amboy Fire, January 2010

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Your local Red Cross Chapter is committed to meeting the humanitarian needs of the people in your area, be it in disaster preparedness, disaster response, first aid and CPR training, or disease prevention. You can help support your local chapter programs and services by a gift to your local Red Cross chapter.  The American Red Cross, including the Lee County Unit, honors donor intent, meaning that whether you donate to the local chapter or to the national chapter, your funds will be properly directed to the intended recipients.

 

American Red Cross Mission:
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, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

American Red Cross Fundamental Principles:
Humanity
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavours, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship, cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples.

Impartiality
It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race, religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavours to relieve the suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority to the most urgent cases of distress.

Neutrality
In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all, the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.

Independence
The Movement is independent. The National Societies, while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles of the Movement.

Voluntary Service
It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.

Unity
There can be only one Red Cross or one Red Crescent Society in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian work throughout its territory.

Universality
The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, in which all Societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other, is worldwide