Central New Jersey
The American Red Cross of Central New Jersey, located in Princeton, NJ, provides our services to people in Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset and Union Counties.
The Red Cross is here for you. Please call us at (800) 733-2767 for assistance.
Visit our Get Help page for additional resources.
Blood that is donated through the American Red Cross helps patients of all ages including cancer and sickle cell patients, trauma and burn patients, and patients with chronic diseases. Take a look at our eligibility requirements and schedule an appointment to give blood today. A one-time blood donation can save more than one life!
The American Red Cross provides help for members of the military, veterans, and their families to prepare for, cope with and respond to the challenges of military service. Learn how our nonprofit helps active military members and veterans in Central New Jersey.
The American Red Cross offers a selection of classes where you can learn and become certified in various lifesaving skills. Our nonprofit near you has both online and in-person options for CPR certification and CPR classes, first aid and water safety training, and child care training.
It’s easy to get involved with the Red Cross in Central New Jersey. Local opportunities include becoming a trained disaster relief response volunteer helping people affected by home fires; supporting trauma, cancer, and other patients in need by donating blood, platelet, and plasma at our local blood donation center; and learning CPR, First AID, and other lifesaving skills that will prepare you to respond to emergencies.
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 New Jersey 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 Central New Jersey!
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Sean Andersen – Chapter Chair
Patrick de Maynadier – Vice-Chair
Gerry Norkus – Vice-Chair
James McGovern – Vice-Chair/Philanthropy
Alan Smith – Vice-Chair/Mission Chair
Adrian Huns – Secretary
John Kelly – Chair, Board Development/Engagement
Steven Crawford – Chair, BioMed
Tom Consentino / Kevin Kuchinski / Patrick Jeffery – Regional Representatives, External Relations
Bill Phillips / Ben Heinemann – Regional Representatives, Diversity & Inclusion
Sean Andersen – AON
Lori Bianchine – Deloitte, LLP
Shawn Braitling – Toll Brothers
Christine Cofone – Cofone Consulting Group
Eileen Martin – Cohen Philanthropy
Jerry W. Conaty, CPA, CFE, RMA – Holman Frenia Allison P.C.
Tom Cosentino – Garden State Wine Growers Association
Steve Crawford, MD – Meridian Occupational Health
Patrick de Maynadier – Church & Dwight
Jim Dempsey – Schenck, Price, Smith & King, LLP
Kathleen Dotoli, Esq. – Law Office of Kathleen M. Dotoli
Josh (Jacob) Elkes – Direct Title Agency, Inc.
Gina Ference – One Team Financial/ N.S.S.P.
Richard Friesenhahan – QBE North America / Sr. VP and Head of Multinational
Janet George-Murnick – American Standard Companies (retd.)
Allyson Gilbert – Adaptation, Inc.
Janice Haggerty – Community Leader
Ben Heinemann – BP Graphics & Printing
Walter Hopkin – WJH Enginnering
Adrian Huns – Church & Dwight (retd.)
Patrick Jeffery – T&M Associates
John Kelly – Merrill Lynch - The Kelly Group
Dennis Kowal – Kowal Architects
Kevin Kuchinski – Hopewell Township Council
Indira Kuruganti – Verizon
Anthony L'Altrelli – Withum, Smith & Brown
Curt Lang – M&T Bank
Aaron Lipton – Valley National Bank
Anthony Marino – Alright Solutions
James (Jay) McGovern – Davison Eastman & Munoz, P.A.
Gerry Norkus – Rock Development Corporation
Michael Payne – Merrill Lynch - The Payne Group
William L. Phillips – Certified Financial Advisor
Greg Pozesky – Merrill Lynch
Kelly Ragins – Bristol Myers-Squibb
Christy SanGiovanni – Messer North America
Marc Shegoski – UBS
Alan Smith – USMC (retd.)
Carl Suraci – Hillsborough Township Council
John W. Weiss, Esq. – Alston & Bird LLP