Make a Difference at Your Local Red Cross in Columbus Ohio
The American Red Cross of Greater Columbus Ohio proudly serves Union, Delaware and Franklin counties.
The American Red Cross serves the Greater Columbus Ohio area from our offices at 995 E. Broad Street in Columbus, along with multiple blood collection centers in the area. We support Union, Delaware, and Franklin counties from these facilities.
It's easy to get involved with the Red Cross Greater Columbus Ohio Chapter. The links directly under this show how you can get involved with the American Red Cross and help make your community more resilient.
No matter the disaster, American Red Cross is here for you. If you have been affected by a home fire or another disaster, call us at 614-253-2740
Information on blood drives, blood donation appointments as well as your personal blood donor account can be found on our Red Cross Blood website (click the link below). You may also call us 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
We provide help for members of the military, veterans and their families to prepare for, cope with and respond to the challenges of military service. At our nonprofit in Columbus, we offer assistance in preparing for, coping with, and responding to the challenges of military service. Call 1-877-272-7337 (24 hours a day) or click below to learn more.
The Red Cross offers classes in: CPR, first aid, lifeguarding, learn to swim, water safety and more. Click below to learn more.
For questions about classes or certification cards you may also call: 1-800-RED-CROSS.
Monetary contributions are the best way to provide immediate relief to those facing emergencies. Your donation to American Red Cross disaster relief will make a significant difference to those in your area struggling in the wake of a disaster. Financial support from generous donors helps sustain our disaster assistance programs in the Columbus, Ohio area. Any amount helps, so make a one-time donation today either online, by phone, or by mail, or set up a recurring monthly donation to make an even bigger impact.
The humanitarian work that we do at American Red Cross would not be possible without our volunteers. We have a variety of disaster relief volunteer opportunities available, as well as positions focused on facility management, health and safety, service to the Armed Forces, and professional specialties like photography, IT, and more. Check out our current volunteer opportunities near you in Columbus!
Host a charity stream by playing your favorite video games while raising life-saving funds to help those in need. You can also fundraise your way by energizing your community through celebrating a special occasion or being creative to help to those in need. Click a button below to get started!
Karen Washbush is the Executive Director of the Greater Columbus Chapter of the American Red Cross. She joined the Red Cross in 2016 as a major gift officer for the Ohio Buckeye Region and later became a regional philanthropy officer for the Central and Southern Ohio Region. Karen has consistently demonstrated success in various roles within the Financial Development team, leading to her promotion to Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer in 2022. She also served as the Interim Executive Director for the Greater Columbus Chapter in 2022.
Before her tenure at the American Red Cross, Karen held leadership positions at The Columbus Foundation, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, and Catholic Social Services.
Karen graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. During her time at Bowling Green, she served as co-president of the student body and was the student representative to the Academic Council, Faculty Senate, and several professor selection committees. She was honored with the President’s Award for her service. Additionally, Karen earned a Master's Certificate in Nonprofit Management and Leadership Development. She is a Columbus Business First Forty Under 40 recipient and a graduate of Leadership Columbus.
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