Organization Descriptions. The American Red Cross, founded in 1881, is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. Through its mission, the Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. The Red Cross provides services to those in need regardless of citizenship, race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or political affiliation. The Disaster Operations Volunteer Escapees (DOVE) is a special interest group, known as a certified Birds of a Feather (BOF) group, of the national Escapees RV (Recreational Vehicle) Club, founded in 1978 and incorporated in 1985 as a Texas corporation. The Escapees RV Club, with an active membership of 105,000, includes 51 chapters, 41 special interest groups and 19 RV parks located throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. The membership of DOVE consists of RV enthusiasts, many of whom are living full time in RVs and so have no singular fixed residence. The DOVE is thus not organized by geographical regions. The DOVE was formed by Escapees RV Club members previously involved with Red Cross disaster relief efforts. Escapees RV Club members offer a group of responsible adults with specific unique advantages for disaster relief efforts. The mission of the DOVE is to: Recruit Escapee RV Club members for Red Cross Disaster Services. Assist DOVE members in obtaining training as Red Cross disaster operations volunteers. Provide DOVE members with timely information about Red Cross disaster relief operations. Provide volunteer assistance to the Red Cross whenever and wherever practical. Additional DOVE information can be found in Appendix D: Additional DOVE Information.
Organization Descriptions. Founded in 1881, the American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The Red Cross provides services to those in need regardless of citizenship, race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or political affiliation. The Disaster Operations Volunteer Escapees (DOVE) is a special interest group, known as a certified Birds of a Feather (BOF) group, of the national Escapees RV (Recreational Vehicle) Club, founded in 1978 and incorporated in 1985 as a Texas corporation. The Escapees RV Club, with an active membership of 105,000, includes 51 chapters, 41 special interest groups and 19 RV parks located throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. The membership of DOVE consists of RV enthusiasts, many of whom are living full time in RVs and so have no singular fixed residence. The DOVE is thus not organized by geographical regions. The DOVE was formed by Escapees RV Club members previously involved with Red Cross disaster relief efforts. Escapees RV Club members offer a group of responsible adults with specific unique advantages for disaster relief efforts. The mission of the DOVE is to: • Recruit Escapee RV Club members for Red Cross Disaster Services. • Assist DOVE members in obtaining training as Red Cross disaster operations volunteers. • Provide DOVE members with timely information about Red Cross disaster relief operations. • Provide volunteer assistance to the Red Cross whenever and wherever practical. Additional DOVE information can be found in Appendix D: Additional DOVE Information.
Organization Descriptions. The American Red Cross, founded in 1881, is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. Through its mission, the Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. The Red Cross provides services to those in need regardless of citizenship, race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or political affiliation. The ARRL is the national membership association for Amateur Radio operators. The ARRL is a not-for-profit organization that engages in the promotion of interest in Amateur Radio communication and experimentation; the establishment of Amateur Radio networks to provide electronic communications in the event of disasters or other emergencies; the furtherance of the public welfare; the advancement of the radio art; the fostering and promotion of noncommercial intercommunication by electronic means throughout the world; the fostering of education in the field of electronic communication; the promotion and conduct of research and development to further the development of electronic communication; the dissemination of technical, educational and scientific information relating to electronic communication; and the printing and publishing of documents, books, magazines, newspapers and pamphlets necessary or incidental to any of the above purposes. The Amateur Radio Emergency Service® (ARES®), a program of ARRL, consists of Amateur Radio licensees who have voluntarily registered their qualifications and equipment for communications duty in the public service when disaster strikes. Every licensed amateur, regardless of membership in ARRL or any other local or national organization is eligible to apply for membership in ARES. Training may be required or desired to participate fully in ARES. The local ARES Emergency Coordinator can provide specifics. Because ARES is an Amateur Radio program, only licensed radio amateurs are eligible for membership. The possession of emergency-powered equipment is desirable, but is not a requirement for membership.
Organization Descriptions. The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. The Red Cross provides relief to victims of disasters and helps people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The Red Cross provides services to those in need regardless of citizenship, race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or political affiliation. The ARRL is the national membership association for Amateur Radio operators. The ARRL is a not-for-profit organization that engages in the promotion of interest in Amateur Radio communication and experimentation; the establishment of Amateur Radio networks to provide electronic communications in the event of disasters or other emergencies; the furtherance of the public welfare; the advancement of the radio art; the fostering and promotion of noncommercial intercommunication by electronic means throughout the world; the fostering of education in the field of electronic communication; the promotion and conduct of research and development to further the development of electronic communication; the dissemination of technical, educational and scientific information relating to electronic communication; and the printing and publishing of documents, books, magazines, newspapers and pamphlets necessary or incidental to any of the above purposes.
Organization Descriptions. The American Red Cross, founded in 1881, is dedicated to helping people in need throughout the United States and, in association with other Red Cross networks, throughout the world. The Red Cross depends on the many generous contributions of time, blood, and money from the American public to support its lifesaving services and programs. Through its mission, the Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors. The Red Cross provides services to those in need regardless of citizenship, race, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or political affiliation. The National Council on Independent Living is the longest-running national cross-disability, grassroots organization run by and for people with disabilities. Founded in 1982, NCIL represents thousands of organizations and individuals including: Centers for Independent Living (CILs), Statewide Independent Living Councils (SILCs), individuals with disabilities, and other organizations that advocate for the human and civil rights of people with disabilities throughout the United States. An outcome of the national Disability Rights and Independent Living Movements, NCIL was founded to embody the values of disability culture and Independent Living philosophy, which creates a new social paradigm and emphasizes that people with disabilities are the best experts on their own needs, that they have crucial and valuable perspective to contribute to society, and are deserving of equal opportunity to decide how to live, work, and take part in their communities. Since its inception, NCIL has carried out its mission by assisting member CILs and SILCs in building their capacity to promote social change, eliminate disability-based discrimination, and create opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in the legislative process to affect change. NCIL promotes a national advocacy agenda set by its membership and provides input and testimony on national disability policy.
