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2516 Colonial Blvd, Suite 201, Fort Myers, FL 33907   Tel:941.278.3401 Fax:941.278.4829

Armed Forces Emergency Services
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In 1905, the U.S. Congress granted a charter to the American Red Cross that required the organization to act "in accord with the military authorities as a medium of communication between the people of the United States and their Armed Forces . . ." Since that charter was granted, the Red Cross has provided not only communications but a variety of other important services to help members of the armed forces and their families.

The Red Cross nurses and ambulance drivers served during the Spanish-American War and World War I. The Red Cross canteens welcomed American troops during World War II, and American Red Cross recreation clubs were established close to the front lines in the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. During the 1990-91 conflict in the Persian Gulf, the Red Cross provided service persons and their families with financial assistance, crisis intervention, support groups and a variety of other services.

Today, the Red Cross provides basic humanitarian services to members of the armed forces, their families and veterans during peacetime and conflict on U.S. military installations both in the United States and around the world. 

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The Red Cross keeps military personnel in touch with their family following the death or illness of a family member or the birth of a child or in response ot other family emergencies.

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The Red Cross provides financial assistance, either as an interest-free loan or as a grant, when a service member is unable to repay a loan. Financial assistance is provided to service members who have a demonstrated need for funds for such things as emergency travel, burial assistance, or urgent health and welfare needs like food and shelter. 

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The Red Cross offers counseling, information, referrals, and other services to military families. If you need any assistance or would like to become a counsellor, contact the chapter.

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Contact The Chapter arclcc@crossnet.org
PHONE: 941-278-3401    FAX: 941-278-4829  
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