High Desert Chapter
OF THE AMERICAN RED CROSS
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The High Desert Chapter of the American Red Cross
...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.
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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
16248 Desert Knoll Drive, Victorville, CA 92395 760 245-6511 (Fax) 245-3180
Ft. Irwin Station 760 380-3697