The American Red Cross
Since its founding in 1881 by visionary leader Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. As part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, the American Red Cross distinguished itself by also aiding victims of devastating natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, always with the aim of preventing and relieving suffering.
Today, in addition to domestic disaster relief, the American Red Cross offers compassionate services in five other areas: community services that help the needy; support and comfort for military members and their families; the collection, processing and distribution of lifesaving blood and blood products; educational programs that promote health and safety; and international relief and development programs.
Based on the events of 9/11, TerpSys designated the American Red Cross as our "plus one" organization for 2001.
In the past, TerpSys has held bi-annual "blood drives" to increase in the blood supply available to the American Red Cross for their discretionary purposes.
Other organizations we have worked with:
- The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
- The National Capital Area Alzheimer's Association
- For Love of Children (FLOC)
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society
- Habitat for Humanity
- Children's Inn at NIH
- So Others Might Eat (SOME)
- Head Injury Rehabilitation Referral Services, Inc. (HIRRS)
- Keep Montgomery County Beautiful - Adopt-A-Road Program
- Corporate Volunteer Council
- Capitol Children's Foundation
- The Ronald McDonald House
