Founded in 1881 by Clara Barton, the American Red Cross has been the nation's premier emergency response organization. The American Red Cross is part of a worldwide movement that offers neutral humanitarian care to the victims of war, and natural disasters. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services, all over the United States. Bien that there are some many area people are suffering, the American Red Cross have figure out that in addition to domestic disaster relief, there are other categories of which they offers compassionate services, so they have come up with five other areas were some people need help in the most, which includes 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. Though the are other organizations out there that help people that are in need as well, but The American Red Cross is known as one of the most popular non profit organizations in this country. Because The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on donations, money, and blood to do its work.