Red Cross

geneva">Fundamental Principles of the American Red Cross

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:

Humanity. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield, endeavors, 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.

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 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.

Contact Red Cross in Southeast Louisiana:

HEADQUARTERS

Mailing Address
2640 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70119
Phone: 504-620-3105
Fax: 504-821-3748

Toll Free: 800-229-8191

REGIONAL SERVICE AREAS

NORTHSHORE REGION
Regional Office
619 N. Tyler, Suite D
Covington, LA 70433
(985) 892-4317


BAYOU PARISHES REGION
Regional Office
1233 Canal Blvd.
Thibodaux, LA 70302
(985) 447-3229
(Mail to: P.O. Box 102, Thibodaux, LA 70302)


RIVER PARISHES REGION
Regional Office
107 Maryland Dr., Suite D and E
Luling, LA 70070
(985) 785-0647

St. Bernard Chapter

909 East Judge Perez Drive
Chalmette, LA 70433 
(504) 620-2855

 

Contact us to learn more about our CPR classes and volunteer opportunities in St. Bernard Parish.  Email volunteer@arcno.org for more info.