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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.
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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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