Greater Atlanta

Now in our second century of service, Greater Atlanta’s Red Cross is hard at work in our diverse community of 5 million people – every day – bringing help and hope to neighbors in need. With the same passion and commitment of our volunteer founders, we’re empowering a new generation to prevent, prepare for and cope with emergencies that devastate homes, threaten lives and separate loved ones.

We serve 12 metro counties: Cherokee, Clayton, Cobb, DeKalb, Douglas, Fayette, Fulton, Gwinnett, Henry, Newton, Paulding and Rockdale. Our Executive Director, Terri Badour, and an all-volunteer board of directors guide the work of our chapter in three key areas: disaster preparedness and response; health and safety training; and emergency communications support for military and international families.

Today, we carry out our Red Cross mission in metro Atlanta with the help of 1,300 registered volunteers. The ratio of local volunteers to paid employees is approximately 22:1.

March is Red Cross Month!

Giving Day is March 22

Every March, we honor those who make the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross possible.

We invite you to join us by attending an event, volunteering, giving blood, learning lifesaving skills or making a financial donation.

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Greater Atlanta (Georgia Regional Headquarters)

Get Directions

1955 Monroe Drive

Atlanta, GA 30324

Phone: 404-876-3302

Other Contact Information:

Fax: 404-575-3084

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday

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

How You Can Help

Volunteer

If you’re passionate about helping people and looking for a volunteer opportunity with a visionary humanitarian organization, you can make a difference with the American Red Cross of Atlanta. Adults and teenagers (aged 15-17) are encouraged to apply and engage in meaningful opportunities for education, training and community service.

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Give Blood

You don’t need a special reason to give blood. You just need your own reason. Maybe you were asked by a friend or relative, or maybe you believe it's the right thing to do. Whatever your reason, the need for blood donors is constant, and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. You'll also feel great knowing you've helped change a life!

Find a Local Blood Drive

Donate

Your donation powers the Red Cross response to an average of more than 60,000 disasters every year nationwide, providing shelter, food, emotional support and other necessities to those affected. By making a charitable donation to the Red Cross, you are there for millions of people who face emergencies every year and help as they rebuild their lives.

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Start an Online Fundraiser

Host a charity stream by playing your favorite video games while raising life-saving funds to help those in need. You can also fundraise your own way by energizing your community through celebrating a special occasion or being creative to help to those in need. Click a button below to get started!

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Leadership and Board Members

CEO of Georgia Red Cross:

Deirdre Dixon

Email: Deirdre.Dixon@redcross.org

Chapter Leadership:

Terri Badour, Executive Director

Phone: 404-805-9073 Email: Terri.Badour@redcross.org

FY 2023 Board of Directors

Board Chair:

W. Todd Brown, Vice President, Marketing Strategy & Enablement, Fiserv

Vice Chair:

Hugh E. Rowden, SVP, Director, Community & Affordable Lending,Truist

Members:

Dawn Anderson, Chief Operations Officer, Hawkins Parnell & Young LLP

Letty Ashworth, Director, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Genuine Parts Company

Sean Boswell, Senior Vice President/Principal, Colliers International

Patrick Brennan, Senior Vice President of Inventory Solutions, Marketplace, Cox Automotive

Jae S. Brown, Founder & CEO, Fly Vekter, LLC

Ann Burris, Deputy Commissioner, Human Resources, Georgia Department of Human Services

Tom Burnside, Founder & CEO, LendingPoint

Kayla Draffin, Senior Human Resources Business Partner, Equifax

Crystal Drake, Senior Manager, Corporate Communications, Delta Air Lines

Scott A. Elder, Partner, Alston & Bird LLP

Timothy J. Fallon, Director, Stakeholder & Community Partnerships, Coca-Cola North America

Richard Goodrich, Regional Vice President, The Home Depot

Vivian Greentree, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Corporate Citizenship, Fiserv

Steven J. Hewitson, Partner, Troutman Pepper LLP

Alicia G. Jones, Partner, Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP

Ken Kurzweil, Vice President of Technology, LexisNexis Risk Solutions

Erica McGill, Associate General Counsel, Georgia Power Company

Meghann M. McNally, Chief Marketing Officer, The Wrench Group

Ronald McNeill, President and CEO, Georgia Campaign for Adolescent Power and Potential

Stephanie Murray (Stef), Chief Diversity Officer & Vice President, Human Resources, Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc.

Tom O’Brien, President, Weather Group LLC and Executive Vice President, Allen Media Group LLC

Bryan Payne, Managing Partner, Apollos Partners LLC

Sara M. Prince, Partner, McKinsey & Company

Leona Rapelye, Vice President, Human Resources, Synergis

Linda Stueber, Senior Vice President, Middle Market, Commercial, Nationwide

Maria Thacker-Goethe, CEO of Center for Global Health Innovation and President & CEO of Georgia Bio

Susie Trotochaud, Executive Director, Usher 2020 Foundation

Tamera Woodard, Vice President, Associate General Counsel, AT&T

FY 2023 Honorary Board of Directors

Members:

Elizabeth H. Barnett (Beth), Retired, President, E.H. Barnett & Associates, Board Chair 1978-80

Elliott E. Brack, Editor/Publisher, GwinnettForum.com, Board Chair 1993-94

Ann-Marie Campbell, Executive Vice President of U.S. Stores and International Operations, The Home Depot

Moncure G. Crowder, President, M. Crowder & Associates

Suzanne H. Detlefs, Board Chair 2009-12

Andrew S. Fisher (Andy), Board Chair 1991-92

Peter J. Genz, Retired Partner, King & Spalding LLP, Board Chair 2007-09

Timothy W. Hughes (Tim), Retired, Executive Vice President, Administration, Cox Enterprises, Inc., Board Chair 1997-99

Pamela R. Jones (Pam), Principal, PRJ Consulting, Board Chair 2014-16

Kevin J. Keough, Managing Director, Investcorp, Board Chair 2012-14

Nolan C. Leake, Retired, Partner, King & Spalding LLP, Board Chair 2000-01

Bradley S. Marcus (Brad), Executive
Vice President – Cares Act Bank Alliances, Synergi Partners, Board Chair 2016-18

Tina McKeon,Ph.D., Partner, Kilpatrick
Townsend LLP, Board Chair 2020-22

Jeffery C. McWey (Jeff), Board Chair 1999-2000

Wade T. Mitchell, Retired, Trust Company Bank, Board
Chair 1982-84

Richard N. Peretz, Retired, Chief Financial Officer, United Parcel Service

Sanford Schwartz (Sandy), CEO, Cox Family Office, Board Chair 2005-07

Richard D. Shirk (Dick), Retired, President/CEO, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Georgia, Board Chair 2001-03

Dennis A. Smith, Chief Operating Officer/Executive Vice President, Beck Compression, Board Chair 2003-05

Lucinda B. Smith, Retired, Senior Vice President, Global Business Services, AGCO Corporation, Board Chair 2018-20

Woodrow W. Vaughan, Jr., Retired, Senior Partner, Kidd & Vaughan LLP, Board Chair 1990-91

John H. Weitnauer, Jr., Retired, Federated Department Stores, Board Chair 1987-88

Greater Atlanta Young Professionals

As an extension of the Greater Atlanta chapter Board members' efforts to engage volunteers, the mission of the Red Cross Young Professionals of Greater Atlanta is to engage, develop, and empower young professionals by mobilizing a community of volunteers under a common purpose of serving the American Red Cross.

Board Chairs:

Kayla Draffin, Senior HR Business Partner, Equifax

Executive Committee:

Jennifer Dunn, Chick-fil-A, Inc.

General Members:

Steph Bean, Accenture

Gracie Ghartey-Tagoe, Home Depot

Alston Kirk, Frazier & Deeter

Olivia Mah, Accenture

Andrew McGuinness, Uber Freight

Kate McHugh, Home Depot

Savitha Narayanaswamy, Georgia State