Here is a summary of Red Cross services provided over the past year in Hampton Roads.
813
People took their first steps in recovering from a tragedy with Red Cross assistance when they lost their homes to fires and storms.
2,375
Dental appointments were provided at our Dental Clinic at Park Place to people who had no other way to get dental care.
6,630
People learned how to prepare for disasters affecting their families and their businesses through our disaster education program.
2,881
Emergency services provided for service members of local military families.
18,528
Individuals learned how to save a life and became Red Cross certified to perform CPR and First Aid.
21,594
Adults and children learned how to swim and be safe in and around the water through our Red Cross Aquatics and Water Safety Courses.
35,028
Units of Blood were collected at 1,197 area blood drives for patients in local hospitals.
And we were able to do all this because….
1,335
Dedicated volunteers gave their time to serve our community in support of American Red Cross preparedness, response and community service programs
