LOUISVILLE, KY, May 29 – The American Red Cross Kentucky Region will host a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 4 at 10:00 a.m. to celebrate the newly renovated building and updated blood donation center, which serves as the regional headquarters. These updates to the Red Cross facility catapult the Kentucky Region into the forefront by becoming one of the few Red Cross regions in the country to integrate all lines of service, supporting Kentucky and Southern Indiana. The lines of service include Disaster Relief, Blood Services, Training & Certification (CPR & First Aid), Service to the Armed Forces, and International Services. These lines of service address various needs, from emergency preparedness and response to supporting military families and providing humanitarian aid.

From 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. the Red Cross is inviting the community for a fun and educational event for the whole family, hosted by the Red Cross Louisville Area Chapter, alongside other partners such as LG&E and KU, LMPD, Sickle Cell Association of Kentuckiana, among others. Kid-friendly activities, snacks, and more, will be provided! The first 50 families who attend receive a Red Cross emergency preparedness kit.

WHO:

American Red Cross regional leadership

Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman

Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg

Maribel Sikes, Red Cross Ft. Knox youth volunteer and 2025 Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year for the U.S. Army

Community leaders and donors, such as Commonwealth Credit Union, Dean Dorton and Greater Louisville Inc.

WHEN:
Wednesday, June 4, 10:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m., Ribbon cutting event (Media welcome)

Ribbon cutting event; short program with Red Cross Kentucky Region CEO Nadine McCrindle; Lt. Governor Jacqueline Coleman; Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg; Maribel Sikes (Red Cross Ft. Knox youth volunteer and 2025 Operation Homefront Military Child of the Year for the U.S. Army). Light refreshments and tours will be given following the ceremony.

(Weather permitting, ribbon cutting will take place outside; inclement weather, ceremony to be performed inside the Red Cross building).

Wednesday, June 4, 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., Community Preparedness Festival

Join us to celebrate our new regional headquarters. The community is invited for a fun and educational event hosted by the Red Cross Louisville Area Chapter, alongside other partners. We will be offering preparedness information, shelter simulation, signups for free smoke alarm installations, and more! Free parking available, activities to take place inside the building.

WHERE: American Red Cross Louisville Area Chapter

520 East Chestnut Street - Louisville, KY 40202

About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit us on Facebook @KYRedCross.