American Red Cross serving Metro and Southeast Los Angeles Chapter

Metro and Southeast Los Angeles Chapter

The American Red Cross Metro and Southeast Los Angeles Chapter serves nearly 2.2 people across 21 cities: ARCO Towers, Atwater Village, Biola University, Boyle Heights, Chinatown, Civic Center, Cypress Park, Downtown Los Angeles, East Los Angeles, Echo Park, El Sereno, Florence, Glassell Park, Los Nietos, Montecito Heights, Monterey Hills, Mt. Washington, South Central, South Whittier, Silverlake, Terminal Annex, USC, Walnut Park, Watts, Whittier College, Whittwood.

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2227 S. Atlantic Blvd.

Commerce, CA 90040

Phone: 323-780-7662

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 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) - 24 hours a day.

Visit our Get Help page for additional resources.

Do you need information about giving blood, or would you like to set up a blood drive?

Information on blood drives, blood donation appointments as well as your personal blood donor account can be found on our Red Cross Blood website (click the link below). You may also call us 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

Visit the Red Cross Blood Website

Are you a member of the military and need assistance?

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.

Learn about military assistance

Would you like to learn lifesaving skills, become a lifeguard, or learn to swim?

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.

Explore Red Cross classes

Chapter Leadership

Jacquelyn Clites

Executive Director, American Red Cross Los Angeles Region serving Metro and Southeast Los Angeles Chapter

Jacquelyn Clites serves as Executive Director for the American Red Cross Los Angeles Region Commerce Office and also as chief executive officer for the Los Angeles Region. She brings more than a decade of Red Cross leadership experience spanning philanthropy, workforce development and community engagement, with senior roles supporting communities across California and beyond. Through strategic partnerships, donor engagement and a strong focus on the workforce, Jacquelyn helps advance the Red Cross mission and support the delivery of essential services.

Regional Board of Directors

The Regional Board of Directors serving Metro and Southeast Los Angeles Chapter is composed of representatives from many different community sectors. This group develops the vision for our chapter and determines the policies that guide our decisions. The Board ensures that the chapters are an effective steward of our donors’ contributions.

Learn more about the Regional Board of Directors