Welcome to the Adams County Chapter of the American Red Cross Website
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Adams County Chapter of the American Red Cross
211 N. Union Street
Natchez, MS 39120-3366
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Phone: 601-442-3656
Fax: 601-442-3657
Email:
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Our Mission
The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers,
guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the
International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disasters
and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
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The Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement.
Humanity: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, born of a
desire to bring assistance without discrimination to the wounded on the battlefield,
endeavours, in its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human
suffering wherever it may be found. Its purpose is to protect life and health and to
ensure respect for the human being. It promotes mutual understanding, friendship,
cooperation and lasting peace amongst all peoples.
Impartiality: It makes no discrimination as to nationality, race,
religious beliefs, class or political opinions. It endeavours to relieve the
suffering of individuals, being guided solely by their needs, and to give priority
to the most urgent cases of distress.
Neutrality: In order to continue to enjoy the confidence of all,
the Movement may not take sides in hostilities or engage at any time in controversies
of a political, racial, religious or ideological nature.
Independence: The Movement is independent. The National Societies,
while auxiliaries in the humanitarian services of their governments and subject
to the laws of their respective countries, must always maintain their autonomy
so that they may be able at all times to act in accordance with the principles
of the Movement.
Voluntary Service: It is a voluntary relief movement not prompted in
any manner by desire for gain.
Unity: There can be only one Red Cross or one Red Crescent Society
in any one country. It must be open to all. It must carry on its humanitarian
work throughout its territory.
Universality: The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement,
in which all Societies have equal status and share equal responsibilities and
duties in helping each other, is worldwide.
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