American Red Cross Serving Western Los Angeles Region

Welcome to the American Red Cross Western Los Angeles Chapter

Serving more than two million people from the tip of Malibu to Agoura Hills, along the 101 to Griffith Park and down to Inglewood, the American Red Cross Western LA Chapter also supports the cities of Topanga Canyon, Calabasas, Encino, West Hollywood, Brentwood, Beverly Hills, Westwood, Culver City, Mid City, Korea Town, Hollywood, Mid-City, Pico Union, Westlake, Ladera Heights, View Park/Windsor Hills, Pacific Palisades, Santa Monica, Mar Vista, Marina del Rey, Playa Vista, Westchester and Playa del Rey.

The Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort in the face of disaster; supplies 40% of the nation’s emergency blood supply; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid and supports military members, veterans and their families.

This holiday season, support our humanitarian work in your community.

Your gift enables Red Cross volunteers and staff to make a meaningful difference — bringing comfort, relief and hope to neighbors facing their most difficult moments.

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American Red Cross Western Los Angeles Chapter

Get Directions

1450 11th Street

Santa Monica, CA 90401

Phone: (310) 394-3773

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 by clicking 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

How You Can Help

Donate

The best way to provide immediate relief to your neighbors facing emergency situations is through a monetary donation.

Donate

Volunteer

The humanitarian work that we do at American Red Cross would not be possible without our volunteers. Your time and talent can make a real difference.

Volunteer

Start an Online Fundraiser

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!

Fundraise for the Red Cross

Leadership

Bee Kong

Interim Executive Director

Western LA Chapter

Bee is currently acting Interim Executive Director for the West Los Angeles Chapter. Bee first came to the Red Cross as a youth volunteer in 1998 at the then-Greater Long Beach Chapter and became a full-time employee in 2005 after graduating from UCLA. During the past 24 years, Bee has served in various roles on the Los Angeles Region team from managing volunteers to organizing youth programs. He also worked on the national Volunteer Services team from 2017 to spring 2021 as a recruiter, actively searching for highly skilled volunteers to support our corporate departments.