American Red Cross Kansas/Nebraska/SW Iowa Region Information

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. Description: The Kansas/Nebraska/SW Iowa Region serves the state of Nebraska, Kansas and three counties in SW Iowa from 16 office locations. Contact your closest Red Cross office! Grand Island Office 404 East 3rd Street Grand Island, NE 68801 (308) 382-3790 Lincoln Office 220 Oakcreek Dr. Lincoln, NE 68528 (402) 441-7997 Omaha Office 2912 South 80th Avenue Omaha, NE 68124 (402) 343 - 7700 Council Bluffs Office 705 N. 16th St Council Bluffs, IA 51501 (712) 322- 4017 Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement: Humanity – “In its international and national capacity, to prevent and alleviate human suffering wherever it may be found.” Impartiality - “With no discrimination for any reason.” Neutrality - “Completely independent from any sponsoring organization/government.” Independence - “Maintain autonomy so that they may be able to act in harmony with the principles of the movement.” Voluntary Service - “A voluntary relief movement not prompted in any manner by desire for gain.” Unity - “There can be only one Red Cross or Red Crescent Society in any one country, committed to humanitarian work and open to all.” Universality - “Have equal status and share equal responsibilities and duties in helping each other worldwide.”