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Serving Madison, Carroll,
Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Gibson, Hardeman, Haywood,
Henderson, Henry and McNairy Counties |
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History |
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On
June 19, 1917, the Jackson Area Chapter received its charter as a
chapter of the American National Red Cross. Once known as the
McClaran chapter after Dr. James McClaran, the chapter served
only Madison County. |
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Inspired
by Red Cross service while in the French Army, during
1915-1916, Dr. McClaran brought the need for training volunteers
in war service vividly to a group of leading citizens of
Jackson. |
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Dr.
McClaran taught two Red Cross First Aid Classes and assisted
in other Red Cross activities. Men and women became
interested in organizing a chapter in Jackson. Authority
was granted June 19, 1917. |
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The
Chapter's first location was in the Nance Building on Liberty
Street and later moved to a permanent location in the basement
of the Carnegie Building in October 1917. The Home Services
Department was located in the Pythian Building and became the
official Veteran’s transition group location. |
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In
1957, the Highland Avenue Church of Christ donated the church
building at 718 N. Highland Avenue to the Chapter, which served
the Jackson area community for 47 years. |
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On Monday, June
21, 2004, the Jackson Area Chapter outgrew its former facility
at 718 N. Highland Ave and relocated to 1981 Hollywood Drive,
Suite 100. The old facility location at 718 N. Highland
was nostalgic and historic, but was inadequate for numerous
reasons. The current facility on Hollywood Drive has greatly
benefited the Jackson Area Community by enlarging our capacity to respond more effectively to disasters. Our
current location also gives
access to handicap clients, along with safe and excellent parking.
In addition, the current facility has increased storage space, a Mass Care Shelter on
site and larger classroom space for our growing CPR, First Aid
and Disaster Classes taught each week. |
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Today,
the Chapter serves the families and communities of Madison,
Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Gibson, Hardeman,
Haywood, Henderson, Henry & McNairy Counties. |
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Mission |
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The Jackson
Area Chapter of the American Red Cross, a humanitarian
organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional
Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross
Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help
people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. |
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Governance:
The Jackson Area Chapter has a variety of qualified
leaders in place to help us achieve total diversity of
programs and services. We are governed by a local Board of Directors
with a diverse mix of professional expertise, experience,
and cultural backgrounds. Our Board of Directors, Paid and
Volunteer Staff are working diligently to ensure that we
bring quality disaster relief and excellent health and
safety education to our diverse population. |
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Paid and Volunteer Staff |
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Our Vision |
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The
American Red Cross ... touching more lives, in New Ways ...
under the same trusted symbol. |
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Relieving
Disasters |
Connecting
Families |
Saving Lives |
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View our
Annual Report to see
the wonderful ways in which your gifts are working
throughout the Jackson Area Community. |
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Fundamental
Principles |
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The Jackson
Area Chapter of the American Red Cross adheres to the
Seven Fundamental Principles of the International Red
Cross Movement: |
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Humanity |
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Impartiality |
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Neutrality |
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Independence |
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Voluntary
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Unity |
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Universality |
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