Greater Indianapolis
The American Red Cross of Greater Indianapolis serves over 1.8 million people in six counties: Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Hendricks, Madison and Marion.
Your gift enables Red Cross volunteers and staff to make a meaningful difference — bringing comfort, relief and hope to neighbors facing their most difficult moments.
The Red Cross is here for you. Please call us at 888-684-1441 for assistance.
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).
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.
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.
It’s easy to get involved with the Red Cross in Indianapolis. Local opportunities include becoming a trained disaster relief response volunteer helping people affected by home fires; supporting trauma, cancer, and other patients in need by donating blood, platelet, and plasma at our local blood donation center; and learning CPR, First AID, and other lifesaving skills that will prepare you to respond to emergencies.
The best way to provide immediate relief to your neighbors facing emergency situations is through a monetary donation. Our disaster assistance programs rely heavily on the generous financial support of citizens in the Indiana region. Even if you only have a few dollars to spare, your donation to American Red Cross disaster relief will make a significant difference in the lives of those facing disasters. Make a one-time donation today either online, by phone, or by mail, or set up a recurring monthly donation to make an even bigger difference.
The humanitarian work that we do at American Red Cross would not be possible without our volunteers. We have a variety of disaster relief volunteer opportunities available, as well as potential positions focused on facility management, health and safety, service to the Armed Forces, and professional specialties like photography, IT, and more. Check out our current volunteer opportunities near you in Indianapolis, Indiana!
The Red Cross actively supports fundraising on many popular platforms - whether you use Facebook, Instagram, or prefer to live stream, we have the resources to get you started!
Terry Stigdon has a career that has spanned nursing to government work and is now the Chief Executive Officer of the Indiana Region of the American Red Cross. She is a true servant leader. In 2018, Terry was appointed by Governor Eric Holcomb to lead the Department of Child Services (DCS), where she transformed how the agency functioned and worked with families and children in need. Terry knows firsthand the importance of working with a community. During her time at DCS, Indiana saw the number of children in foster care decrease by 50% while federal safety measures improved.
Before her appointment to DCS, Terry had been a nurse for more than 20 years. She was a nurse leader at Riley Hospital for Children at IU Health for almost 20 years. While at Riley Hospital, Terry was a manager in the Intensive Care Unit. She then served as a manager for the emergency department and lastly as Director for the Emergency Medicine and Trauma Center, Trauma Program, Car Passenger Safety Program and Inpatient Behavioral Health.
Terry received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Indianapolis and her MSN in Nursing Leadership and Management from Western Governors University. She has been married to her husband Jay for more than 30 years, and they have three adult children and two grandchildren.
Terry Stigdon | Regional Chief Executive Officer
Louise Clendenen | Executive Coordinator / Assistant to the CEO
Nettie Wilson | Regional Chief Operating Officer
Laken Sisko | Chief Development Officer
Isis Chaverri | Regional Communications Director
Jeff Imel | Regional Program Director, Service to the Armed Forces & International Services
Julie Brady | Regional Donor Services Executive
Sherri Miller | Regional Volunteer Services Officer
Janine Brown | Regional Disaster Officer
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