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 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 Outready Manager today at bbourgeois@batonrouge.redcross.org or 1-800-256-4733.