Faith-Based Community

A Partnership to Help People: American Red Cross and the Faith-Based  Community

Introducing a system of four sheltering relationships or "models," including the traditional Red Cross shelter model.

 

Model 1: American Red Cross Shelters 

  • Traditional shelter model where the Red Cross occupies a facility, plans, organizes, directs and controls every aspect of the services provided.
  • The Red Cross assumes all direct, documented disaster-relief costs associated with the operation of the shelter including operating costs over and beyond the normal operating costs of the facility.
  • Shared liability with the the Red Cross and facility owner based on their respective responsibilities regarding the facility

Model 2: American Red Cross/Partner Shelters

  • Similar to traditional shelter model.
  • Primary difference is that the majority of the volunteer staffing will come from the partner agency. The Red Cross will train and register partner volunteers.
  • The Red Cross will retain administrative control of the sheltering operation.
  • Shared liability will all partners.
  • Group will co-brand signage.

Model 3: American Red Cross Supported Shelters

  • Shelters where a community agency wishes to extend their services to their community as part of their own mission while maintaining administrative control of their facility and the services provided.
  • The Red Cross will provide negotiated levels of support, such as financial, logistical, material or technical support.

Model 4: Independently Managed Shelters

  • The Red Cross seeks to support those shelters operated in accordance with Red Cross Fundamental Principals.
  • These shelters are run by community agencies that have determined they want (1) administrative control, (2) do not want to abide by Red Cross Disaster Code of Conduct and/or (3) may not want to be supported by the Red Cross.
  • The Red Cross may assist with bulk distribution, casework, feeding, health services, and mental health as we would any community.

To get involved, contact our Community Outreach Manager today at 1-800- 256-4733 or bbourgeois@batonrouge.redcross.org.

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