Every March, we honor those who make the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross possible. We invite you to join our humanitarian mission and help make a difference by:
The Red Cross is here for you. Please call us 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) - 24 hours a day.
You may also call your local Red Cross Arkansas office. Offices are open Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Please call first in the event the staff is out of the office on an emergency response. Emergency calls are answered every day and night around the clock.
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. 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.
It’s easy to get involved with the Red Cross in Greater Arkansas. 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 local blood donation center; and learning CPR, First AID, and other lifesaving skills that will prepare you to respond to emergencies.
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 Arkansas region. Even if you only have a few dollars to spare, your donation to the 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.
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 in Greater Arkansas!
The Red Cross actively supports fundraising on many popular platforms - whether you use Facebook, Instagram, or prefer to live stream, we have the resources to get you started!
American Red Cross Serving Greater Arkansas
Staff
Interim Executive Director Greater Arkansas Chapter
Stephanie Vardaman
Regional Philanthropy Officer
Austin Norman
Phone: (501) 517-4791
Business Operations Specialist
Phyllis Vanderbilt
Phone: (501) 553-1400
Regional Manager, Services to Armed Forces
Stephanie Vardaman
Phone: (501) 529-7946
Regional Communications Manager
Rand Champion
Phone: (501) 553-8841
Senior Disaster Program Manager
Mike Ingram
Phone: (501) 553-7524
Disaster Program Manager
Andrea Sellers
Phone: (501) 623-9321
Board of Directors
Board Officers:
Wesley Manus, Chair - Association of Arkansas Counties – Little Rock
Price Feland, Vice Chair - Pinnacle Structures, Inc. – Cabot
Judy Pile, Secretary - AR Community Health Worker Association – Little Rock
Board Members:
José Aguilar Salazar, Consulado de México – Little Rock
Laura Bates, UALR Bowen School of Law – Little Rock
Riva Brown, University of Central Arkansas – Conway
Kelly Bryant, Clearwater Paper Corporation – McGehee
Mike Callahan, Cromwell Architects Engineers – Little Rock
Larry Cloninger, Central AR Veterans Health Care System – N. Little Rock
Molly Deere, Stephens Inc. – Little Rock
Dee Edmondson, Southwest Power Pool – Little Rock
Debbie Franklin, Rodan & Fields – Little Rock
Barry Jefferson, CARTI Cancer Center – Little Rock; NAACP - Jacksonville
Apral Johnson, Baptist Health Preschool Center – Little Rock
Hudson Jones, Elite Movers Inc. – Little Rock
Gene Klaasmeyer, Klaasmeyer Construction Company – Conway
Paul Kroger, Northwestern Mutual – Little Rock
Cynthia Lewis, UAMS College of Public Health – Little Rock
Lauren Lovelady, Simmons Bank – Little Rock
Andrew Norman, Nabholz Construction – Little Rock
Ernie Paulson, KARK 4 & FOX 16 – Little Rock
Marty Schack, THV11 – Little Rock
Mary-Tipton Thalheimer, Rose Law Firm – Little Rock
Emeritus Board Members:
Chris Doolittle, FORV/S – Little Rock
Joe Hilliard, Cromwell Architects Engineers – Little Rock
Lance West, Arkansas Electric Cooperatives Corporation – Little Rock
