The Southern Maryland Chapter of the American Red Cross serves the citizens living in Tri-County area. We are located in Southern Maryland. Our physical boundaries are the Potomac River, and include the Countys of Charles, Calvert and St. Mary's. The chapter is centrally located in the county seat of La Plata.

Our original charter was issued in November 1917. Our 80 years of continuous service have been provided by our volunteers. Red Cross volunteers provide the leadership, strength and energy to the chapter. It is though their efforts that we can say...

We'll Be There.

World War I kept our volunteers busy sending emergency communications to military members and their families. Volunteers from the county were among those who assisted the victims of the 1927 Tornado. And our Disaster Volunteers continue to assist victims of natural disasters and single family fires. They are on call 24 hours a day. More recently, during Hurricane Bertha and Tropical Storm Fran, disaster volunteers opened shelters.

Blood Volunteers have supported the various public blood drives since World War II. We have shared a long relationship with the La Plata Lions Club in collecting this life saving gift.

Volunteer instructors offered the Learn to Swim, CPR and First Aid courses which appeared in the 1950's. Chapel Point and Marshal Hall were a few of the teaching sites for the then 'Swimming Program'.

Through International Services, we help to reunite families with love ones, else where in the world, who are separated by war and disasters.

All of these programs continue today, through the support of the Southern Maryland citizens. The Red Cross is neighbor helping neighbor. Continue your visit and explore the various areas of service. Your thoughts and comments can be expressed by touching the "Talk To Us" button. Welcome to the Southern Maryland Chapter of the American Red Cross. We hope you enjoy your visit! And come again real soon!