The American Red Cross has been an important part of the fabric of the Inland Northwest for more than 90 years, providing disaster relief services and educational programs to meet the evolving needs of an ever-changing population.

Today the Chapter is a key humanitarian partner and a vital participant in Eastern Washington’s plans and programs to help Spokane, Ferry, Stevens, Pend Orielle, Lincoln, Adams, and Whitman Counties prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Given the uncertainties of today's world, the Chapter is accelerating its collaboration with community partners to develop and implement readiness plans to respond to disasters.

The Chapter’s cadre of employees and hundreds of volunteers provide immediate aid in the form of food, shelter, financial assistance, mental health counseling and compassion to hundreds of people affected by disasters. On average, our Local Chapter responds to a house or apartment fire every 48 hours. 

The local Chapter of the American Red Cross also helps individuals, families, businesses and communities stay prepared for emergencies by offering hundreds of lifesaving courses in Adult/Child/Infant CPR, First Aid, Lifeguarding and Babysitting as well as safety information and resources and free emergency preparedness training programs.

The Red Cross is a charitable organization – not a government agency – and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its humanitarian mission.