The American Red Cross Mission
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.
The Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross had
its beginning in 1914 when a group of residents started the Red
Cross Society. Two years later, they were chartered by the American
Red Cross under the title of the Wilkes-Barre Chapter. But it was
not until the next year, that the chapter name was changed to the
Wyoming Valley Chapter to better represent the community which we
serve.
Our Services
Overview of the services and programs provided by the Wyoming
Valley Chapter.
· Emergency Services · Health & Safety
Services · HIV/AIDS Education · Services to the Armed Forces
· Blood Services · Volunteer Opportunities
Our Office
The Wyoming Valley Chapter is located at 256 North Sherman
Street, Wilkes-Barre, directly across from Norm's Pizza. Our office
hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. eastern time. Emergency calls are
answered after hours by calling our main telephone number (570)
823-7161.
Driving Directions to the Wyoming Valley Chapter
Staff e-mail addresses
United Way of Wyoming Valley