Louisiana Region | American Red Cross

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Your Gift,
Your Community

View some of our most powerful moments in 2024, and help us continue our humanitarian work in the Louisiana Region in the new year.

View some of our most powerful moments in 2024, and help us continue our humanitarian work in the Louisiana Region in the new year.

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The American Red Cross in Louisiana

The Louisiana Region of the Red Cross serves the 4.65 million residents in the 64-parish state, while supporting others across the country and around the world

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Louisiana Ready

Extreme weather is simply part of Louisiana life. This page will serve as a hub for American Red Cross safety tips specific to our state’s hazards. Find relevant safety information here, no matter the season.

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Locations

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The Louisiana Region is comprised of 3 local chapters

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Chapter Locations

Louisiana Capital Area

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4655 Sherwood Common Blvd.
Baton Rouge, LA 70816

(225) 291-4533 Details

North Louisiana Chapter

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805 Brook Hollow Dr.
Shreveport, LA 71105

(318) 865-9545 Details

Southeast Louisiana - Greater Orleans Area (Regional Headquarters)

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2626 Canal St.
New Orleans, LA 70119

(504) 620-3150 Details

News

Clara Rice (at left) went through terrible losses when tornadoes destroyed her Kentucky home twice in just three years. Here she walks her property with Red Cross representatives.

Rebuilding Again and Again: How Repetitive Disasters Take a Toll on Families

December 06, 2024

Turn Your Compassion into Action: Shop for Good with Red Cross Partners

December 06, 2024

Franck and Ray smile with their Restoring Family Links caseworker Muneera. Muneera helped Franck reconnect with his sister after eight long years.

Finding Malu: Restoring Family Links Program Helps Reunite Family Separated by Conflict

December 06, 2024

Louisiana volunteers respond to 2024 Gulf Coast hurricanes

September 26, 2024

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Press Releases

Newly Eligible Red Cross Courses Available for Prehospital Medicine Continuing Education Credits

December 05, 2024

American Red Cross Receives $1 Million Donation from Atlanta Gas Light Foundation for Community Adaptation Program Supporting Disaster Resiliency and Preparedness in Chatham County, Georgia

November 21, 2024

Red Cross on 2024 trends: Climate crisis creates massive humanitarian needs amid nonstop disaster responses

November 18, 2024

Updated first aid guidelines enhance care for opioid overdose, bleeding, other emergencies

November 14, 2024

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