American Red Cross of Central Florida 

Services to Armed Forces

Get To Know Us Before You Need Us

The Red Cross helps military families stay in touch with their loved ones overseas, offers counseling to service members and their families during emergencies, and helps veterans adjust to their return home. The American Red Cross is uniquely equipped with the latest technology to provide an exclusive worldwide communications and support network that serves as a lifeline between military service members and their families. For the American soldier and his or her family, the Red Cross is the connection to home, relaying urgent information -- a family crisis, a death in the family, a financial emergency, or a joyous birth.

If that requires the presence of the service member or his or her family, the Red Cross may provide access to financial assistance, either as an interest-free loan or as a grant for travel expenses. Financial assistance is provided to service members who have a demonstrated need for funds, such as emergency travel, burial assistance, food, or shelter. These funds are made available by the military aid societies. Referrals to specialized sources of help are also available to service members and their families.

For service members and their families residing on military installations, call your local American Red Cross if you have an emergency and you need to communicate with a family member in the military. For service members and their families who live in Orange, Osceola or Seminole counties, please call your American Red Cross of Central Florida at (407) 894-4141.

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Headquarters: 5 North Bumby Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32803 Phone: (407) 894-4141

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