The Pine Tree Chapter of the American Red Cross was established in 1919.  With offices in Bangor, Ellsworth, Rockland, and Caribou Red Cross staff and volunteers serve the residents of 296 communities in Penobscot, Piscataquis, Washington, Knox, Hancock, Aroostook, Waldo and parts of Lincoln County.  Thanks to the dedication and committment of volunteers and donors throughout local communities, each day the Pine Tree Chapter continues to fulfill the Red Cross mission of changing lives by helping people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.