Greater Kansas

American Red Cross of Greater Kansas serves Anderson, Barber, Barton, Brown, Butler, Chase, Cheyenne, Clark, Clay, Cloud, Coffey, Comanche, Decatur, Dickinson, Douglas, Edwards, Ellis, Ellsworth, Finney, Ford, Franklin, Geary, Gove, Graham, Grant, Gray, Greenley, Hamilton, Haskell, Hodgeman, Jackson, Jefferson, Jewell, Kearny, Kiowa, Lane, Lincoln, Linn, Logan, Lyon, Marion, Marshall, McPherson, Meade, Mitchell, Morris, Morton, Nemaha, Ness, Norton, Osage, Osborne, Ottawa, Pawnee, Phillips, Pottawatomie, Pratt, Rawlins, Republic, Riley, Rooks, Rush, Russell, Saline, Scott, Seward, Shawnee, Sheridan, Sherman, Smith, Stafford, Stanton, Stevens, Thomas, Trego, Wabaunsee , Wallace, Washington, and Wichita counties.

American Red Cross of Greater Kansas

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1321 SW Topeka Boulevard

Topeka, KS 66612

Phone: 1-785-354-9238

Greater Kansas - Salina Office

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120 W. Prescott

Salina, KS 67401

Phone: 1-785-827-3644

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 1-785-354-9238 (Topeka) or 1-785-827-3644 (Salina) for assistance.

Visit our Get Help page for additional resources.

Do you need information about giving blood, or would you like to set up a blood drive?

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).

Visit the 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. Call 1-877-272-7337 (24 hours a day) or click below to learn more.

Learn about military assistance

Would you like to learn lifesaving skills, become a lifeguard, or learn to swim?

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.

Explore Red Cross classes

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 Kansas 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 Topeka & Salina!

Volunteer

Start an Online Fundraiser

Host a charity stream by playing your favorite video games while raising life-saving funds to help those in need. You can also fundraise your way by energizing your community through celebrating a special occasion or being creative to help to those in need. Click a button below to get started!

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Leadership

Jane Blocher

Executive Director, Capital Area Kansas

Jane leads the Greater Kansas Chapter for the American Red Cross, serving 78 counties from northeast to southwest Kansas. A graduate of Kansas State University, Jane excels in business and operations management, client relations, tactical and strategic planning, volunteer management, training, coaching, donor cultivation, and governance. Over the course of her career, Jane has generated strategic community partnerships and fostered a commitment to excellence in service delivery. She has been with Red Cross since 2001, serving as Executive Director.

Board of Directors

Chair: Brandon Aldridge, State Farm

Vice Chair: Zac Pohlenz, Clayton Wealth Partners

Maria Anderson, retired

Kevin Charlwood, retired

Jennifer Cross, Topeka Police Department

Ernestor De La Rosa, ITC Great Plains

Sarah Diel, occupational therapist

Tim Emerson, Kansas National Guard

Irma Faudoa, Kansas Hispanic and Latino American Affairs Commission

Mikayla Hermesch, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas

Kirk Johnson, retired

Misty Kruger, Advisors Excel

Doug Meyers, WIBW

Cindy Schneider, Stormont Vail Health

Tim Selgelid, Goodyear Tire and Rubber

Alan Stahl, Topeka Fire Department

McDowell Steele, retired

Beth Valdivia, Bartlett & West

Allyson Wetter, Evergy

Jan Zillinger, retired

American Red Cross Serving Kansas

Greater Kansas

Greater Kansas

Do You Need Assistance?

Help Others

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

Leadership

Board of Directors