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Your monthly gift helps ensure the Red Cross can rush relief and comfort to families in need — wherever and whenever disaster strikes.

Your monthly gift helps ensure the Red Cross can rush relief and comfort to families in need — wherever and whenever disaster strikes.
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Severe Blood & Platelet Shortage

Severe Blood & Platelet Shortage

Donors are urgently needed now. Come to
give blood by Feb. 28 and receive a $20
e-gift card to a merchant of your choice.*

 

Donors are urgently needed now. Come to give blood by Feb. 28 and receive a $20 e-gift card to a merchant of your choice.*
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*Terms apply, learn more.

*Terms apply, learn more.

The American Red Cross North Texas Region

The American Red Cross North Texas Region serves more than 11 million people in 121 counties and is made up of five local chapters: DFW Metro East, DFW Metro West, Texas Panhandle Plains, East Texas and Texas Big Country.

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In the third quarter of 2025, we've been able to make a difference in our local community because of the generosity of our donors and the support of our volunteers. Together, we provided the following programs and services:
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Responded to 1,383 disaster operations

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Installed 1,961 free smoke alarms

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715 Homes made safer

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Delivered 4,695 services for military members, veterans and their families

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Trained 49,980 people in lifesaving skills like CPR, First Aid and AED

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Instructed 12,838 students in aquatics and water safety

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Held 1,341 blood drives

Upcoming Events

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Sound the Alarm - Paris

Saturday, January 31, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Join us as we Sound the Alarm in Paris!

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Sound the Alarm - Paris

Saturday, February 7, 2026

9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Join us as we Sound the Alarm in Paris!

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Chapter Locations

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The North Texas Region collects life-saving blood donations as well as provides disaster support, health and safety training, Service to the Armed Forces and International Services.
FIND THE LOCAL CHAPTER OFFICE NEAR YOU
Note that some chapters have multiple offices so click on Chapter Details for more information.

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Chapter Locations

Panhandle Plains Chapter Amarillo
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1800 S. Harrison
Amarillo, TX 79102
(806) 376-6300 Details
Panhandle Plains Chapter Lubbock
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2201 19th St.
Lubbock, TX 79401
(806) 765-8534 Details
Texas Big Country Chapter Abilene
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1610 North 2nd Street
Abilene, TX 79601
(325) 261-4158 Details
Texas Big Country Chapter Wichita Falls
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1809 5th St.
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
(940) 322-8686 Details
DFW Metro West Chapter
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6000 Western Place
Fort Worth, TX 76107
(817) 335-9137 Details
DFW Metro East Chapter (Regional Headquarters)
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2055 Kendall Drive
Dallas, TX 75235
(214) 678-4800 Details
East Texas Chapter
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320 E. Rieck Rd.
Tyler, TX 75703
(903) 581-7981 Details

Blood Donation Centers

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.

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Blood Donation Centers

Plano Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center
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741 Central Expressway Ste 100
Plano, TX 75075
1-800-RED CROSS Details
Irving Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center
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2511 West Lyndon B. Johnson Freeway
Irving, TX 75063
1-800-RED CROSS Details

News

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Red Crossers responding across 20 states after weekend storm; 555,000 still have no power as extreme cold settles in
January 27, 2026
What is the Red Cross, Red Crescent Humanitarian Network and How Does It Work?
January 27, 2026
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Severe Winter Weather Intensifying Blood Shortage; More Than 10,000 Donations Uncollected Due to Winter Storm
January 27, 2026
The “Four Ps” for Seasonal Winter Preparation
Jan Coopman
January 22, 2026
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Press Releases

Joint Statement: Blood Donors Urgently Needed As Nation Braces for Severe Winter Weather
January 23, 2026
Red Cross Declares Severe Shortage after Blood Supply Falls 35% in Past Month
January 20, 2026
Red Cross Teeters on Blood Shortage Following the Holidays; Donors Have Chance to Win Trip to Super Bowl LX during National Blood Donor Month
January 05, 2026
Blood Community Unites to Thank America’s Volunteer Blood Donors as National Blood Donor Month Approaches
December 18, 2025
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The American Red Cross mission is only made possible through the dedication of our volunteers and the generosity of our donors. Whether sharing a story about an experience you or someone else had, Red Cross stories help to show how the Red Cross is making a positive impact across North Texas.
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