Who is Clara Barton?
Clarissa Harlowe Barton, popularly known
as Clara Barton, is one of the most honored
women in American history. Born on
December 25, 1821, in Oxford, Massachusetts,
Clara was an American teacher, humanitarian
and nurse. Working closely with the soldiers
fighting the Civil War, she saw the need for
an organization that supported the soldiers.
It was around that time she heard about the
Swiss-inspired International Red Cross
movement during her European trip. Once
back home, Clara Barton campaigned for the
establishment of an American Red Cross
society. Founded in 1881, the American
Red Cross conducted its first domestic and
international relief effort under the leadership
of Clara Barton. Barton headed the American
Red Cross for 23 years until 1904.
Mission
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human
suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the
power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Clara Barton with graduating class of nurses at Blockley
Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 1902
Greater Lehigh Valley
2200 Avenue A
Bethlehem, PA 18017
Phone: (610) 865-4400
redcross.org/pa/bethlehem
78844
The Clara Barton Society is an American Red Cross major giving and recognition initiative founded in
the Greater Lehigh Valley in 2003. The society includes people who share her vision and choose to help
prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies through their generous contributions
to the American Red Cross.
As a member of the Clara Barton Society, you can
trust your American Red Cross to:
•Respond to emergency needs in the Greater
Lehigh Valley, which include fires, floods,
sinkholes, hazardous material spills and other
disasters. Our emergency responders will provide
food, shelter, clothing and compassion to families
and individuals suffering from a disaster.
•
Serve the Armed Forces through communicating
messages from loved ones to their service
members during an emergency or other
important event, delivered around-the-clock;
counseling; referrals and emergency
assistance grants to veterans, military
personnel and civilians.
•Provide health and safety training, including
preparedness training, first aid, CPR, AED,
Babysitter’s training and water safety
•Support international services to alleviate
the suffering of victims of war, disaster
and other international crises
•Help maintain a safe and adequate
blood supply.
GIVING LEVELS:
Bronze
$1,000 — $2,499
Silver
$2,500 — $4,999
Gold
$5,000 — $9,999
Platinum
$10,000 plus