American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region
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The American Red Cross in Central and Southern Illinois

The American Red Cross Central and Southern Illinois Region is proud to serve 72 counties in Illinois

Local Events

Red Cross volunteers getting ready to install smoke alarms pose in front of a house.
Sound the Alarm. Save a Life.

Volunteer Opportunities!

Events held throughout the year. 

Join the American Red Cross to Sound the Alarm, a home fire safety and smoke alarm installation event.

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Evening of Stars

DATE: TO BE ANNOUNCED

Come out to support Red Cross services!

Southern Illinois Red Cross - Taste on the River
American Red Cross A Taste on the River

Friday, August 28, 2020

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Central Time

Food | Drink | Music | Purpose

A Taste on the River is back! 

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Locations

We serve our communities through 3 chapter locations and 3 Blood Donation Centers.
The Central and Southern Illinois Region is Comprised of 3 Local Chapters

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Chapter and Office Locations

Central Illinois - Peoria
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311 West John Gwynn Jr. Ave.
Peoria, IL 61605
(309) 677-7272 Details
South Central Illinois - Springfield Office
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769 South Durkin Drive
Springfield, IL 62704
(217) 787-7602 Details
Quad Cities and West Central Illinois
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1100 River Drive
Moline, IL 61265
(309) 743-2166 Details

Blood Donation Centers

The need for blood is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. You will feel good knowing you've helped change a life. Schedule an appointment at one of our locations.

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Blood Donation Center Locations

Peoria Donation Center
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405 West John H Gwynn Jr Avenue
Peoria, IL 61605
1-800-RED CROSS Details
Quincy Donation Center
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3000 N 23rd Street
Quincy, IL 62305
1-800-RED CROSS Details
Effingham Donation Center
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603 Eden Ave
Effingham, IL 62401
1-800-RED CROSS Details
Bloomington, IL Donation Center
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1 Westport Ct.
Bloomington, IL 61704
1-800-RED-CROSS Details

Press Releases

Blood Community Unites to Support COVID-19 Patients
April 06, 2020
Red Cross Statement on Updated FDA Donor Eligibility Criteria due to Pandemic
April 02, 2020
Red Cross Statement on Collecting Convalescent Plasma for Treatment of COVID-19
March 31, 2020
Life’s Emergencies Don’t Stop Amid COVID-19 Outbreak
March 24, 2020
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News

Blood Donation
Thank You for Giving: How Blood Donations Save Lives
April 08, 2020
Blood donation
The Health of Communities Depends on Donors – Schedule an Appointment to Give in the Weeks to Come
April 08, 2020
Coronavirus
How the Red Cross Is Helping People During COVID-19
April 08, 2020
Albania Earthquake
American Red Cross Supporting Albania Earthquake Response
April 07, 2020

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Going Above & Beyond

“There is a critical need for blood right now, especially O+.” explained Gwen Bartoluzzi, Account Manager for Red Cross Blood Services.  “With folks leaving for summer vacations, and so many disasters in the mid-west that disrupt our blood drives, the need is even greater.

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Doing Good in Goodfield, IL

Shawn Johnson, property manager at the trailer park, helped organize the event and has given time going door-to-door urging residents to install smoke alarms.

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