Northwest Georgia

Originally chartered in 1917 as the Floyd County Chapter and renamed the American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia in 2010 when we combined with the Dalton/Whitfield Chapter and the Murray County Chapter, we have grown to serve 15 counties with a population of approximately 800,000 people. Today the Red Cross of Northwest Georgia is hard at work in our community daily 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.

Rome Office (Main Office of Northwest Georgia)

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112 John Maddox Dr.

Rome, GA 30165

Phone: 844-536-6226

Fax: 706-728-3446

Hours: Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

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

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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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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

Carla Maton

Executive Director

706-676-7211 | Carla.Maton@redcross.org

Carla Maton became the Executive Director for the American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia (NWGA) on February 7, 2022. She oversees the Red Cross mission across 15 counties (Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Dawson, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Murray, Pickens, Polk, Walker, Whitfield, and Union). Under her leadership, more than 767,000 people benefit from Red Cross programs and services, including lifesaving blood; disaster preparedness, response, and recovery support; training in lifesaving skills; and emergency services for military and international families.

Maton joined Georgia’s Red Cross in January 2016 as the Disaster Program Manager for NWGA and was promoted to a statewide role as Disaster Recovery Manager in 2019. In these positions, she worked with local and state partners to develop support for disaster clients with recovery needs. She’s also had the unique privilege to deploy to over 45 large-scale disasters nationwide to help connect communities to Red Cross services.

A native of Dalton, Georgia, Maton graduated from Dalton State College with a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership. She and her husband, Bobby, are residents of Whitfield County. They share an amazing daughter and three active sons who keep them on their toes!

Georgia Region

Northwest Georgia