The best way to provide immediate relief to your neighbors facing emergency situations is through a monetary donation.
The humanitarian work that we do at American Red Cross would not be possible without our volunteers. Your time and talent can make a real difference.
Host a charity stream by playing your favorite video games, or be creative and start your own fundraiser.
Register for a class, AP questions,
1-800-733-2767 or 1-800-redcross (select prompt for Training and Certification)
24/7 Emergency Communication Hotline
Primary: 1-877-272-7337 (toll free)
Secondary: 775-530-8746
After Hours Disaster Number - Primary: 1-877-272-7337 (toll free)
All Other Disaster Inquiries - (775) 848-2926
Mary Powell is Executive Director of the American Red Cross in Northern Nevada, Utah/Nevada Region. She is a passionate leader who has engaged her community in record-breaking ways to further the mission of the Red Cross.
Last fall, her community was directly impacted by multiple wildfires. She and her team opened a mega-shelter, recruited over 200 new event-based volunteers, created new community partnerships, and raised nearly $2.5MM for wildfire response. Mary also deployed to Louisiana to serve as an Elected Official Liaison following Hurricane Ida.
Trained in leadership accountability through Partners in Leadership, Mary believes in authentic relationships and collaboration. A veteran of the United States Air Force, she has been recognized for her work through deployments during Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom.
Mary has also worked in non-profits for over a decade, serving in fundraising, operations, and executive roles for local and national organizations. She and her husband and daughter have lived in Reno since 2013 after living in Alaska for over 10 years.
The Red Cross is here for you. Please call us 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) - 24 hours a day.
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.
