American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Region
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Region of the American Red Cross serves approximately 4.2 million people in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. Our region provides food and shelter in emergencies, assists members of our armed forces and their families, teaches lifesaving skills, collects lifesaving blood, and so much more. All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Region of the American Red Cross is made up of 5 counties: Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery.
We have six blood and platelet donation centers serving our region. The need for blood is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. You will feel good knowing you've helped change a life. Schedule an appointment at one of our locations by clicking Give Blood above.
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List of blood locations
Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional HQ and Philadelphia Chapter
By Jenny Farley Nora Magras has worked for the American Red Cross for 20 years. When she first started, she worked the overnight shift. She is a Lead Laboratory Technician in the Manufacturing, Quarantine and Labeling Lab at the Red Cross Spring Garden Campus in Philadelphia. She helps process blood after it has been donated […]
By Robert Ambrose Rechargeable batteries – lithium-ion batteries – are all around us. These potentially flammable batteries power cellphones, computers, tablets, e-bikes, hover boards, and even cars (EVs). Lithium-ion batteries store a charge after plugging them into an electrical outlet. Depending on the quality and size of the battery, it will hold charge and power […]
By Akriti Farmahan When smoke from a neighboring house fire filled her Philadelphia home, Tammy Williams escaped safely. Today, she shares her story to encourage others to create and practice a home fire escape plan before disaster strikes. In May 2026, Tammy Williams was awakened in the early hours of the morning by flashing lights […]
By Caroline Carr When I was young, my mother was doing some laundry while we were watching television in another room. My mother went to check on the dryer when she thought she smelled gas. She sprang into action, turned the dryer off and got the clothes out of it right away. Then she ran […]
By Jeffrey Thompson, Philadelphia Fire Commissioner, and Jennifer Graham, CEO, American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Nearly three-quarters of Philadelphians believe they’re prepared for a home fire. However, a recent survey commissioned by the American Red Cross found that more than half don’t have a home fire escape plan, and only 6% have ever practiced one. […]
