Every day across America, brave individuals answer our nation’s call to serve in the United States Armed Forces, assuming great responsibility and facing challenges unique to military life. For over 140 years, the American Red Cross has cared for the humanitarian needs of the U.S. military community through every phase of duty, both at home and around the world.
From day one of their service careers and for the rest of their lives, the Red Cross provides support to service members, veterans, and their families through a continuum of care.
A global presence on over 380 military installations and deployment sites worldwide including offices in Africa, Europe and Asia.
More than 1,300 emergency communications and critical community services daily for service members, veterans and their families.
Over 17,000 military-connected participants in behavioral health workshops.
More than 220,000 military and veteran families supported each year by dedicated Red Cross volunteers and staff.
A 24/7 support system for active-duty military members, veterans and their families as they face crises of all kinds. This includes relaying emergency communication messages, facilitating financial assistance with Military Aid Societies, providing critical community services and more. The American Red Cross serves as the communications medium between deployed services members and their families.
To initiate an emergency communication, the first step towards getting your service member home, call the Hero Care Center at 877-272-7337 or using wi-fi free on any a computer, smartphone, or tablet by visiting this link.
The Red Cross provides a variety of programs and support to services members and their families as well as civilians and contractors overseas. This support is provided by a global network of Red Cross employees and volunteers, ranging from deployment zones to military hospitals, and is scaled to meet the evolving needs of the U.S. Armed Forces.
The Red Cross helps ensure service members, veterans, their caregivers, families and survivors receive the care and support they need to thrive both during and after their service by providing programs and services that contribute to whole health and self-empowerment, such as behavioral health and wellness workshops, hospital, clinic and peer support programs and the provision of care, comfort and therapy items.
Want to support military and veteran families in your community? Sign up to become a Red Cross volunteer. Visit the link below, enter your zip code, and type “SAF” in the search bar.
Your gift will help ensure that those who serve our country have our unwavering support.
Access vital emergency and non-emergency resources for military members, veterans and military families.
Contact your local Red Cross chapter to see what services are available in your area.