Services

American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) are available to all members of the armed services, and to their families. Both active duty and community-based military can count on the Red Cross to provide emergency communications, access to emergency financial assistance, information and referral, veterans assistance and aid in the field where Red Cross workers are deployed to serve with America's military.

Contact Us

Armed Forces Emergency Services for the counties of Fairfax, Montgomery and Prince George's, and the District of Columbia are available seven days a week, 24 hours a day by calling (202) 728-6400.

Get To Know Us Before You Need Us

Many service members are being deployed and this has a profound effect on family members. In an effort to educate service members and their family members before deployment, the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area Armed Forces Emergency Services provides briefings to military personnel and their families about the services available to them through the Red Cross. To schedule a briefing, please call (703) 805-2057.

Volunteer Opportunities

Interested in assisting military members and their families? Call us. We are looking for volunteers! Current opportunities in SAF include:

• Emergency Caseworker Team - Provide emergency communication, access to financial assistance, information and referral to military personnel and their families.
• Military Briefing Team - Present on-site informative briefings for military personnel and family members regarding the important services provided by the American Red Cross.
• SAF Administrative Services Team - Coordinate the smooth operation of the various programs provided by SAF.
• Treats for Troops Volunteers - Help deliver goodies to local service members on holidays (such as Thanksgiving and Christmas).

For more information about SAF, please call (202) 728-6401.