Mid-Rivers Red Cross

American Red Cross - Mid Rivers Unit

415 North Kansas

Hastings, NE 68901

(402) 461-2374 

Director:  Renae Foster

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Mission:  The American Red Cross, a humanitaria organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional charter and the Fundamental Charter of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people preven, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.

Service Area:  Adams, Clay, Nuckolls, and Webster counties

Clients Served:  4082

Adams - 3421

Clay - 243

Nuckolls - 228

Webster - 190

Other - 17

Programs/Services Provided:

The American Red Cross and its local affiliates help people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. Programs are designed to provide emergency service and financial assistance to members of the Armed Forces and their families; volunteer blood drive services; disaster services; and health and safety education programs.

How United Way Funds are used:  United Way funds comprise over 30% of the Red Cross' budget, allowing Red Cross to respond to victims of home fires and natural disasters. Additionally, funds allow community outreach programs and teaching people to save lives every day.

Disaster Services: 

Provide food, clothing, and shelter to victims of disaster.

Impact Area:  Health

Healthy & Safety:

Provide education in CPR, hand washing, First Aid, Water Safety, HIV/AIDS, and preparedness in order to prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.

Impact Area:  Health

Services to the Armed Forces:  

To provide emergency communication between families and their soldiers and to assist with resource support for military families.

Impact Area:  Health