The Red Cross is here for you. Please call us 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) - 24 hours a day.
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).
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.
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The American Red Cross strives to build strong and sustainable relationships with diverse communities in the National Capital Area. Our volunteers, programs and services reach thousands of people with disaster preparedness materials and other lifesaving information. To make a request to have the American Red Cross at your event, please submit an online request here.
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571-328-0716 | erwin.stierle@redcross.org
Erwin Stierle serves as the Executive Director for the American Red Cross of District of Columbia. He started with the American Red Cross in January of 2011 as Director of our Preparedness, Health and Safety Services team of 30+ staff. He has been in this current role since 2013.
After serving in sales leadership roles for Fortune 500 companies to start-up technology companies for 15+ years, Erwin made the decision move to the nonprofit world to leverage his strategic planning capabilities; team building skills; and client, board and influencer relations experience.
Erwin works closely with a Board of exceptional volunteer leaders from District of Columbia as well as with Community Volunteer Leaders to engage our local community in the mission of the Red Cross.
He resides in Leesburg, VA with his wife, Kristin, daughters Brynn and Kate, and dogs Jude and Lennon.