American Red Cross

The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers, provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for & respond to emergencies.  The Southeast Louisiana Chapter services more than 1.2 million people throughout Orleans, Jefferson, Plaquemines, St. Charles, St. John, Assumption, Lafourche, Terrebonne, St. Mary, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa and Washington parishes.

Loyola service learning students can help our community outreach department with several public health and safety programs.  These include: H1N1 education, first aid, Scrubby Bears (programs for schoolchildren on handwashing and germ prevention), outreach to limited English communities (primarily Spanish-speaking), and community events on hurricane preparedness and fire safety.  Loyola service learning students may also have the opportunity to provide first aid at Red Cross stations during Mardi Gras season.  Free first aid training will be available to volunteers in exchange for first aid help during carnival parades.  Check with the Red Cross staff about the availability of this option.

Location: ARCNO's main offices are at 2640 Canal St.  Community outreach events take place across greater New Orleans.  First aid stations are generally located along major carnival parade routes.
Transportation: Provide your own, rideshare, or public transit
Days and times: Varies
Contact: Lauren Powell, lpowell@arcno.org, 828-289-7239,

Kristin Himes, khimes@arcno.org, 504-261-4870, or Linedda McIver, lmciver@arcno.org, 504.620.3163 or 504-957-8676.  For Limited English Outreach, Jeff Kugler, jkugler@arcno.org, 504-620-3175 or 504-799-5127.
S-LAB Member Representative: Amisha Ray, agray@loyno.edu