American Red Cross Central North Carolina Chapter

Service to the Armed Forces (SAF)

Around the clock, around the globe, we keep the American people in touch with family members serving in the U.S. military.  Tragedy can strike a family any time, day or night, and separation due to military service often makes it difficult to reach a service member.

Armed Forces Emergency Services

Residents in Durham, Granville, Person and Vance counties can contact the Red Cross 24 hours a day at 866-326-6272 in the event of an emergency such as the death or serious illness of an immediate family member. Red Cross emergency messages provide military personnel and their commanders with fast, reliable information to help them make decisions regarding emergency leave and leave extension.

Important information to know regarding service members:

  • Full name
  • Branch of service
  • Rank
  • Social Security number
  • Complete Military Address (station and unit)

Red Cross services to the armed forces include:

Emergency Communications - Keeping military personnel in touch with their families during family emergencies such as death, serious illness or the birth of a child.

Financial Assistance - Working with military aid societies to provide interest-free loans or grants when urgent personal or family crises arise. Financial aid is used for such things as emergency travel, burial assistance, food and shelter.

Counseling - Providing counseling, information, referrals and other social services to military families. This role is becoming increasingly important as more community-based military, such as the National Guard, are called to active service.
Veterans Services - Assisting veterans in claiming financial benefits through the Department of Veterans Affairs and providing support services to patients in VA Hospitals.
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