Each year at our Annual Meeting we introduce our new Board Members to the general membership of the Arcadia Chapter (our volunteers and donors).  The American Red Cross has been serving the needs of the Arcadia community since before World War I.  Chapter Status was granted by National Headquarters in 1948.  With the help of hundreds of dedicated volunteers, the Arcadia Chapter has served the community since 1948, providing services such as First Aid and CPR classes, Disaster Response, Disaster Preparedness, Meals on Wheels, Youth Services, and Blood Services.  The American Red Cross is not a government agency.  All disaster assistance is free.  We rely on the generous contributions of the community to provide these services.