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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).
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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.
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!
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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Jackie Shoemaker joined the Red Cross in February of 2023 as the Executive Director for the South Central Chapter of Georgia. The chapter encompasses 25 counties, and its central office is in Valdosta, Georgia. Jackie Shoemaker holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois. For her hobby, she also earned a Graduate Gemologist diploma from the Gemological Institute of America. Jackie has held marketing, sales, and marketing management positions for several U.S.-based industrial control manufacturers and an international semiconductor manufacturer. In her Illinois and Georgia churches, she served in numerous volunteer positions including Missions Chairperson. Jackie was the Fundraising Coordinator of an animal rescue organization for nine years. In addition, Jackie and her husband founded a nonprofit to help other charities build their capacities. Her goals are to strengthen relationships by communicating the American Red Cross programs, services, and opportunities for community involvement; to promote an inclusive, team-based culture centered on leading and empowering volunteers; and to passionately follow the Red Cross mission.
Peggy Bentz – DRA 10
Genevieve Chavez – DRA 8
Darius Jackson – DRA 2
June Mercer – Chair, United Country Valdosta Real Estate
Tara Parker – Board Development Chair, Community Citizen
Tom Shapard – Bio Med Chair, Broker, United Country Valdosta Real Estate
Sharon Gouge – Director of Operations, Farmers Furniture
Roger Horton – Mission Chair, Landis International
Dr. Leah McMillan – Philanthropy Chair, Enspire Wellness & Counseling Center
Amiya Miles – Volunteer Services Coordinator, VSU
Crystal Royals – Financial Advisor, Edward Jones Company
Katrena Sermons, DE&I Chair – VP, First Federal
Michelle Baird-Dublin
Cristina Brooks-Valdosta
Cindy Collins-Dublin
Deborah Enfinger-Valdosta
Mark Harmon-Thomasville