North Central Chapter

The American Red Cross North Central Chapter serves communities across these Wisconsin counties: Iron, Vilas, Florence, Oneida, Forest, Lincoln, Langlade, Menominee, Marathon, Shawano, Wood and Portage. Our Chapter also serves five counties in the U.P. of Michigan: Keweenaw, Houghton, Ontonagon, Iron and Gogebic. In addition, this Chapter serves the Forest County Potawatomi, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Sokaogon Chippewa Community, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians, and Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.

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330 Grand Ave. Suite 104

Wausau, WI 54403

Phone: (877) 618-6628

American Red Cross Blood Donations

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3201 Main Street

Stevens Point, WI 54481

Call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment

Do You Need Assistance?

Have you been affected by a home fire or other disaster?

The Red Cross is here for you. Please call us at 800-236-8680.

Visit our Get Help page for additional resources.

Do you need information about giving blood?

Blood that is donated through the American Red Cross helps patients of all ages including cancer and sickle cell patients, trauma and burn patients, and patients with chronic diseases. Take a look at our eligibility requirements and schedule an appointment to give blood today. A one-time blood donation can save more than one life!

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Are you a member of the military and need assistance?

The American Red Cross provides help for members of the military, veterans, and their families to prepare for, cope with and respond to the challenges of military service. Learn how our nonprofit helps active military members and veterans in Wisconsin.

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Would you like to learn lifesaving skills?

The American Red Cross offers a selection of classes where you can learn and become certified in various lifesaving skills. Our nonprofit near you has both online and in-person options for CPR certification and CPR classes, first aid and water safety training, and child care training.

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Help Others

It’s easy to get involved with the Red Cross in Wisconsin. Local opportunities include becoming a trained disaster relief response volunteer helping people affected by home fires; supporting trauma, cancer, and other patients in need by donating blood, platelet, and plasma at our area blood drives; and learning CPR, First AID, and other lifesaving skills that will prepare you to respond to emergencies.

Give a Gift

The best way to provide immediate relief to your neighbors facing emergency situations is through a monetary donation. Our disaster assistance programs rely heavily on the generous financial support of citizens in the Wisconsin region. Even if you only have a few dollars to spare, your donation to American Red Cross disaster relief will make a significant difference in the lives of those facing disasters. 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 difference.

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We cannot accept donations of household goods or clothing. Please consider supporting us with a financial gift.

Volunteer

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 potential 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!

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Leadership

Kathryn Halvorsen

Chapter Executive

Kathryn Halvorsen is a familiar face in Central Wisconsin. Her experience includes serving as the evening anchor at WAOW News 9 in Wausau. Prior to that, Halvorsen anchored and reported in Traverse City, Michigan. Halvorsen is a native of Crystal Lake IL and currently lives in Wausau. Her positive energy will be an asset as she aspires to giving back to the community. As a natural storyteller, Halvorsen hopes to use her networking skills to establish new relationships and further advance the Red Cross mission. Spending nearly six years storytelling for TV, she is excited to continue to tell the great stories of Red Crossers moving forward.

Board of Directors

Jay Cricks – Board Chair - Board Development Chair and Philanthropy Committee, Owner, NorthStar Restoration

Kara Johnson – Vice Chair - Board Development Committee, Director, Security Health

Don Oakland – Secretary Retired, Media/Communications

Ann Young – Mission Committee Chair, Assistant Vice President, Hartford Steam Boiler

Kris Schirmacher – Philanthropy Committee Chair Vice President, Connexus Credit Union

Melinda Pauls – Captain, Wausau Police Department, Mission Committee

Brent Olson – Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair Captain, Hobart Lawrence Police Department

Jim Torstenson – Project Manager, Shawano Specialty Papers, Mission Committee

Sasha Hornung - Financial Representative, Northwestern Mutual, Mission Committee

Denis Tan - Strategic-Partner, Schooley Mitchell Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

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Blog for the Wisconsin Region

Celebrating Moms Touched by Blood Donation

By Sydney Diamond, American Red Cross Intern and Laura McGuire, American Red Cross This Mother’s Day three moms share their heartfelt appreciation for the blood donors who gave them the ultimate gift. Jess’s story: In August 2019, Jess Owsiany’s son, Spencer, was born with a heart murmur and a hole in his heart. At three […]
American Red Cross Celebrates 2024 Local Heroes

Awards given in eight categories to honorees who embody the American Red Cross humanitarian spirit The American Red Cross of Southeast Wisconsin is pleased to announce the local heroes that will be honored at its 2024 Brave Hearts Gala on Thursday, May 9 at 5 p.m. at The Garage at the Harley-Davidson Museum. The annual […]
National Nurses Week – Highlighting Volunteer Nurse Sue Favero

By Laura McGuire, American Red Cross This week is National Nurses Week, a time when we honor and thank our many volunteer nurses who play a vital role helping to deliver our humanitarian mission to those in need. Recently we had the pleasure of chatting with Sue Favero, a Red Cross nurse-turned-volunteer who has dedicated […]

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American Red Cross of Wisconsin

North Central Chapter