Our Vision
The vision of the American Red Cross San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter is to be the most trusted community service organization in education, preparation and response to natural disasters and human emergencies.

Our Mission
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

The Red Cross is not a governmental agency, and relies on community donations of time and money to do its work.  The San Diego/Imperial Counties chapter, founded in 1898, responds to an emergency nearly every 24 hours.

The American Red Cross is guided by seven fundamental principles:  humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

In 2009-10, our chapter offered the following services:

• Community education - provided training for 99,000 people in health and safety classes including disaster preparedness, First Aid, CPR, and aquatics.
• Disaster response and relief - responded to 243 disasters: fires, floods, storms & hazardous materials.
• Services to the Armed Forces (SAF) - assisted over 30,000 military families and helped provide over $210,000 in emergency financial support. 
• Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) (state contract) - nutrition counseling for pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under the age of five; 37,000 clients per month.

This chapter serves more than 3.5 million people in San Diego County, covering 4,255 square miles, and 160,000 people in Imperial County, covering 4,597 square miles.

Our Vision
The vision of the American Red Cross San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter is to be the most trusted community service organization in education, preparation and response to natural disasters and human emergencies.

Our Mission
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

The Red Cross is not a governmental agency, and relies on community donations of time and money to do its work.  The San Diego/Imperial Counties chapter, founded in 1898, responds to an emergency nearly every 24 hours.

The American Red Cross is guided by seven fundamental principles:  humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality.

In 2009-10, our chapter offered the following services:

• Community education - provided training for 99,000 people in health and safety classes including disaster preparedness, First Aid, CPR, and aquatics.
• Disaster response and relief - responded to 243 disasters: fires, floods, storms & hazardous materials.
• Services to the Armed Forces (SAF) - assisted over 30,000 military families and helped provide over $210,000 in emergency financial support. 
• Women, Infants, and Children Program (WIC) (state contract) - nutrition counseling for pregnant and breastfeeding women, infants, and children under the age of five; 37,000 clients per month.

This chapter serves more than 3.5 million people in San Diego County, covering 4,255 square miles, and 160,000 people in Imperial County, covering 4,597 square miles.

Our Chapter Values
Be honest and open. 
Do the right thing. 
Make the customer your priority. 
Deliver on your commitments.
Make fact-based decisions. 
Perform as a team.
Celebrate successes.

Affirming our commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the international Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, we pledge ourselves to these values:

Humanitarianism
We exist in order to serve others in need, independently and without discrimination, providing relief for victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Stewardship
We act responsibly, effectively, and efficiently with resources entrusted to us, always seeking to improve.

Helping Others
We are attentive and responsive to those we serve, always listening to their needs and looking for ways to serve through existing or new initiatives.

Respect
We acknowledge, respect, and support the rights and diversity of each person in our organization and in the communities we serve.

Voluntary Spirit
We, as a family of donors, volunteers, and staff, search for ways to provide hope to those we serve, while demonstrating compassion, generosity, and appreciation.

Continuous Learning
We seek, collectively and individually, to identify, obtain, and maintain competencies and the awareness required for exceptional service.

Integrity
We act with honesty, demonstrate courage and accountability under pressure and openly share ideas and information with each other.

Our Chapter Values
Be honest and open. 
Do the right thing. 
Make the customer your priority. 
Deliver on your commitments.
Make fact-based decisions. 
Perform as a team.
Celebrate successes.

Affirming our commitment to the Fundamental Principles of the international Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, we pledge ourselves to these values:

Humanitarianism
We exist in order to serve others in need, independently and without discrimination, providing relief for victims of disasters and helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Stewardship
We act responsibly, effectively, and efficiently with resources entrusted to us, always seeking to improve.

Helping Others
We are attentive and responsive to those we serve, always listening to their needs and looking for ways to serve through existing or new initiatives.

Respect
We acknowledge, respect, and support the rights and diversity of each person in our organization and in the communities we serve.

Voluntary Spirit
We, as a family of donors, volunteers, and staff, search for ways to provide hope to those we serve, while demonstrating compassion, generosity, and appreciation.

Continuous Learning
We seek, collectively and individually, to identify, obtain, and maintain competencies and the awareness required for exceptional service.

Integrity
We act with honesty, demonstrate courage and accountability under pressure and openly share ideas and information with each other.