Red Cross alleviates human suffering beyond disaster response

File / TPI Executive director Lisa Johnson cuts the ribbon on the new Red Cross location, which opened earlier this year.

While the American Red Cross extends its reach around the world, it also makes a difference in our local communities. 

The mission is to prevent and alleviate human suffering through the power of volunteers and generosity of donors. Executive director Lisa Johnson of the American Red Cross Central East Alabama Chapter said this looks like providing home and comfort in difficult situations.

Abigail Murphy is a multimedia reporter for Tallapoosa Publishers, Inc. To contact Abigail Murphy, email abigail.murphy@alexcityoutlook.com.