Welcome
Since most of our work is done by volunteers, you will never find a better group of people to work with. Who could be nicer than people who give of themselves freely to help others?
Because more than 90% of our work is done by volunteers, we are able to keep cost down and do more with the donations we rely on.
We take the job of being good stewards very seriously. What we do is a reflection of the people of Cameron, Elk, Jefferson and Clearfield Counties. We hope you like what you see.
If you are looking for more information about the American Red Cross, go to www.redcross.org. We are one Red Cross and the services are all the same.
RED CROSS NEWS AND NOTES
Chapter Plans Summer Events
Check out our Special Events page to get the latest information on all the special events the Chapter will be involved in this summer and fall. You can read about plans for the Frist Bash of Summer Carnival in DuBois, May 31 through June 2, the Red Cross Golf Tournament at the Barvarian Hills Golf Course on June 21, a Chairity Auction in Jefferson County in the fall and more. Be sure and check back often to see updates on these events and others.
American Red Cross Earns 4 Star Rating from Non-Profit Watchdog Group
We're pleased to inform you that the American Red Cross recently received a four-star rating from Charity Navigator, the highest rating given. Charity Navigator is a watchdog organization that rates non-profits on their financial health, and accountability and transparency. The ratings are calculated based on criteria like demonstrating financial efficiency, accountability and accuracy; good governance, ethical best practices and commitment to donor rights.
This rating reflects the organizations hard work in controlling costs, executing on our mission and acting ethically and transparently with our donors.
In his notification letter to President and CEO Gail McGovern, Ken Berger, President of Charity Navigator, said, “Receiving four out of a possible four stars indicates that your organization adheres to good governance and other best practices that minimize the chance of unethical activities, and consistently executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way. Approximately a quarter of the charities we evaluate have received our highest rating, indicating that the American Red Cross outperforms most other charities in America.”
