The American Red Cross of the Omaha-Council Bluffs & SW Iowa Chapter serves the following counties: Douglas, Sarpy and Washington in Nebraska; and Adair, Adams, Audubon, Cass, Clarke, Decatur, Fremont, Guthrie, Harrison, Madison, Mills, Montgomery, Page, Pottawattamie, Ringgold, Shelby, Taylor, Union in Iowa. The Omaha location also serves as headquarters for the Nebraska-Iowa Region.
The Council Bluffs Service Center is located on the Charles E. Lakin Human Services Campus.
The Red Cross is here for you. Please call us at 402-343-7700 (Omaha) or 712-322-4017 (Council Bluffs, ID) for assistance.
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).
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.
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.
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-Nebraska 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 Omaha, Nebraska and Council Bluffs, Idaho!
The Red Cross actively supports fundraising on many popular platforms - whether you use Facebook, Instagram, or prefer to live stream, we have the resources to get you started!
Region Executive, Nebraska-Iowa Region
Executive Director, Omaha Council Bluffs Metro Chapter
Chair: James Boles, Union Pacific
Vice Chair: Dillon Retzlaff, Pinnacle Bank
Secretary: Jim Raabe, Community Volunteer
Tyler Adams, MCL Construction
Dr. Ann Anderson-Berry, University of Nebraska Medical Center
Rev. Dr. Selwyn Q. Bachus, Salem Baptist Church
Terry Bailey, Community Volunteer
Anne Marie Baines, Olsson Associates
Scott Baker, NFM
Megan Camp, Camps Health Snacks, LLC
Brent Dillinger, Trivium Life Services
Gregg Johnson, Carson Group
Jeanne Jones, Indeed
Greg Key, Lueder Construction
Patrick Kimmel, Koley Jessen
Brett Lindstrom, Bridges Trust
Dawn Mertens, Community Volunteer
Adam Muenster, HUB International
Spencer Murphy, Baird Holm LLP
Kristin Nalbach, Fraser Stryker
Chuck Ogden, Ogden Financial Services
Amy Olson, American National Bank
Jeannie Pemberton, VISA
Nick Petersen, Mutual of Omaha
David Peterson, WealthPLAN Partners
Gayle Portera, HDR
Lee Rankin, Willson & Pechacek
Jarod Reim, Farm Credit Services
Paige Rivard, Community Volunteer
Dakotah Smith, Lee & Associates
TeAnna Strickland, Eide Bailly, LLP
Kala Tomjack, First National Bank of Omaha
Amy Wheeler, American National Bank
John Witzel, Community Volunteer
Keli Wragge, Cobalt Credit Union
Diane Duren, Community Volunteer
Steve Fisher, Heartland Bank
Todd Foje, Community Volunteer
Michelle Harris, Chubb
Steve Knapp, Heartland Bank
Sandy Parker, Community Volunteer
Frank Pechacek, Community Volunteer
Gary Bren, Turner Technology
Henry (Mick) McKinley, III, Community Volunteer
