SAVANNAH, Ga. (April 15, 2026) — To better serve communities across Southeast Georgia, the American Red Cross is pleased to announce the grand opening of a newly renovated, unified and sustainable facility that will serve as the chapter’s central hub for community access, emergency response and lifesaving services.

Located at 2500 E. President Street in Savannah, the remodeled facility reflects the Red Cross commitment to sustainability and operational efficiency by consolidating two locations into a single, renovated site. The 11,820 square foot space will be multifunctional: Humanitarian Services and chapter operations (25%), Blood Services staging (26%), Blood Services and Disaster Cycle Services (49%).

The facility is designed to strengthen collaboration, honor donors and strengthen community resilience.

Key benefits include:
 

• Saving annually on rent, allowing the Red Cross to reinvest in mission-critical services.
• Aligning sustainability goals through energy-efficient and environmental upgrades.
• Enhancing volunteer visibility and access, making it easier for volunteers, partners and residents to engage with services.
• Creating a central command center in southeast Georgia, improving emergency response capabilities for deployment of people and equipment during disasters.
• Supporting the ongoing collection and distribution of lifesaving blood products for patients in need.

“The opening of this facility represents an important milestone for the Red Cross and the communities we serve,” said Maria Center, Executive Director of the Southeast Georgia Chapter of the Red Cross. “By expanding our operational capacity, we are better positioned to deliver critical resources efficiently, strengthen our regional network and better support communities during times of need.”

The newly renovated operations center will serve as a premier Red Cross facility in southeast Georgia, supporting the organization’s mission while fostering community engagement, collaboration and disaster response, and honoring its legacy of service.

For generations, the Red Cross emblem has been a symbol of hope and help across Southeast Georgia. From floods and hurricanes to home fires and public health emergencies, the organization remains a trusted partner in times of need. Supported by more than 330 volunteers, the Southeast Georgia Chapter provides services across Appling, Brantley, Bryan, Bulloch, Camden, Candler, Charlton, Chatham, Effingham, Evans, Glynn, Liberty, Long, McIntosh, Montgomery, Tattnall, Toombs and Wayne counties.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.