Greater Akron and the Mahoning Valley
Serving Summit, Mahoning, Trumbull, Portage, Medina and Columbiana Counties.
Fax: 330-792-6280
The Red Cross is here for you. Please call us.
Residents of Summit, Portage and Medina counties: 330-535-6131.
Residents of Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties: 330-392-2551.
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 Ohio.
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 Ohio. 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 area blood drives; 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 Northern Ohio 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!
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Rachel Stine
Phone: (216) 905-3215
Jill Patterson
Major Gift Officer
Phone: 330-618-0523
Debbie Chitester, LSW
Disaster Program Manager
Phone: 330-535-2358
Gail Wernick
Regional Volunteer Services Officer
Phone: 216-431-3370
Alaina Foster
Regional Service to the Armed Forces and International Services Manager
Phone: 216-399-1298
Jim McIntyre
Regional Communications Director
Phone: 216-213-4670
For all inquiries about our classes, please call 800-REDCROSS (800-733-2677)
For all inquiries about our blood donation services, please call 800-REDCROSS (800-733-2677)
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