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The American Red Cross North Carolina Region

The American Red Cross North Carolina Region serves 10 million people across the state and within four counties in South Carolina. We're in our local communities every day, helping people prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies.
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We need disaster relief volunteers.
Learn how you can become a Shelter Hero in your community.

With just a few hours of training, you can join a dedicated team of Red Cross volunteers ready to bring food, shelter, and comfort to your community when a hurricane or other disaster strikes. Be the help someone needs - get started today!

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Local Events

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35th Annual Red Cross Gala

When: March 14, 2026, 6:00 p.m.

Where: The Umstead Hotel

An evening filled with entertainment, community, and fun. We hope to see you there!

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Rhapsody in Red Charity Ball

When: Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Where: Ballantyne Hotel

Join us for an unforgettable evening of elegance, entertainment, and community as we celebrate two decades of impact at the 20th Annual Rhapsody in Red!

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90% of the Red Cross Work Force are Volunteers
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Locations

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The North Carolina Region is comprised of 9 chapters and multiple offices and blood donation sites across the state
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Share Your Red Cross Story. Inspire others.

Do you have a Red Cross experience to share? Has the Red Cross made a positive impact on your life through blood donations, disaster response, home fire recovery, emergency services for military families and veterans, voluntary service or lifesaving training? If so, we want to hear from you!

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News

A Journey of Generosity: One Man’s Mission to Donate Platelets in All 50 States
Kelly Flynn
October 13, 2025
Rooted in Resilience: UNETE’s Story of Solidarity
Sharonne Hayes
October 08, 2025
Fire Prevention Week: Protect your family by practicing home fire escape plan, testing smoke alarms
October 08, 2025
Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness Month: Get Trained Today, Help Save a Life
October 07, 2025
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Press Releases

Red Cross Movement helping around the clock in Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa causes catastrophic devastation
October 31, 2025
Halloween Safety Tips for Trick or Treaters of All Ages
October 29, 2025
Red Cross North Carolina Welcomes Sara Morales as Executive Director of the Piedmont Triad Chapter
October 28, 2025
Red Cross Issues Safety Advice as Potential for Imelda Impacts Increase for North Carolina Next Week
September 26, 2025
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