Central Iowa Chapter

The American Red Cross of Central Iowa Chapter serves as the Iowa Region headquarters. It also serves communities across Adair, Adams, Appanoose, Audubon, Boone, Butler, Cass, Cerro Gordo, Clarke, Dallas, Davis, Decatur, Floyd, Franklin, Greene, Gundy, Guthrie, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Iowa, Jasper, Jefferson, Keokuk, Lucas, Madison, Mahaska, Marion, Marshall, Mitchell, Monroe, Polk, Poweshiek, Ringgold, Story, Tama, Taylor, Union, Wapello, Warren, Wayne, Winnebago, Worth, Wright counties.

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2116 Grand Avenue

Des Moines, IA 50312

Phone: 1-515-243-7681

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 at 1-515-243-7681 for assistance.

Visit our Get Help page for additional resources.

Do you need information about giving blood?

Information on blood drives, blood donation appointments as well as your personal blood donor account can be found on our 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.

Types of military assistance>

Would you like to learn lifesaving skills?

Learn CPR, First Aid. Water Safety and other lifesaving skills.

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Help Others

Give a Gift

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 Iowa 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.

Donate

We cannot accept donations of household goods or clothing. Please consider supporting us with a financial gift.

Volunteer

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 Central Iowa!

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Leadership

Leslie Schaffer

Executive Director

Central Iowa Board of Directors

Chair: Abena Imhotep, Sankofa Literary & Empowerment Group

Nick Anderson, Nationwide Insurance

Dayna Carpenter, Ruffalo Noel Levitz

Anne Cooper, Sammons Financial Group

Rob Grove, Community Volunteer

Luke Heideman, Principal Financial Group

Elsie Jackson, Wells Fargo Home Lending

Julia Jenkins, DO, naviHealth

Dave Johnson, MidAmerican Energy Company

Martha Lebron-Dykeman, Berkshire-Hathaway Home Services First Realty

Casey Maughan, Farm Bureau Financial Services

Tiara Mays, AETNA

Angela Mickens, Unity Point Iowa Methodist

Tony Montgomery, Home, Inc.

Bryan Myers, Neumann Brothers, Inc

Maria Oliphant, Wells Fargo Consumer Lending

Sid Ramsey, Unity Point Health

Jen Schulte, City of Des Moines

Sanjeev Singh, Farm Bureau Financial Services

Shawn Swaner, Athene Corporation

Laura Sweet, Des Moines Performing Arts

Pierce Zanders, Iowa State University

Anthony Zlaket, Unity Point Health Ventures

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