SAF Program

Military members or family members who need immediate assistance please call our 24-hour hotline at 1-877-272-7337.

American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) helps military members and their families cope with separation and other special needs related to service in the armed forces. Services include around-the-clock, around-the-world communication between military members and their families; neutral, impartial assistance; independent verification of emergency situations; access to financial assistance and referrals for emergency needs; and pre-deployment briefings.

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Back to School Bash

The American Red Cross recently hosted a "back to school bash" for miliary families of the Gaston County National Guard Unit. Families received school supplies as well as fun activities to do.

• July and August volunteer opportunities (07.18.2012)
• Scholarships available for military families (06.18.2012)
• Memorial Day in Gastonia (05.30.2012)
• Volunteer opportunities this month (05.01.2012)
• Volunteers needed for welcome home celebration (03.08.2012)
• Get to know us before you need us (02.15.2012)
• Upcoming Career Fairs (02.13.2012)
• HELP NEEDED: Foothills “Stand Down” supports homeless veterans (02.09.2012)
• Assistance League offers discount to military families (02.06.2012)
• Red Cross volunteers deliver stockings to vets in the hospital (12.29.2011)
• SAF volunteers help military families over the holidays (12.29.2011)
• December Activities (12.15.2011)
• Photos: National Guard holiday party (12.05.2011)
• December volunteer opportunities (11.29.2011)
• Gaston County: Veterans Day Parade (11.14.2011)
• Holiday Mail for Heroes (11.14.2011)
• We need more volunteers! (11.08.2011)
• Red Cross, US Airways spread holiday cheer (11.07.2011)
• Veterans Day Discounts and Freebies (11.02.2011)
• When an emergency happens at home (10.26.2011)
• Come make a difference with us! (10.20.2011)
• Stand Down to serve homeless vets (10.06.2011)
• UNC Charlotte students write hundreds of postcards to our troops (10.06.2011)
• Walk/Run benefits military families (09.22.2011)
• Learn more about opportunities with Service to the Armed Forces (08.22.2011)