The thousands of staff and volunteers of the Red Cross are here for you with emergency aid when you need it most, and also advice and assistance to help you recover from a disaster or become better prepared to face one in the future.
Disaster Relief
Information about receiving disaster relief assistance:
Use our tool to find a safe shelter to welcome you during an emergency
The Red Cross is here for you. Please call us.
Residents of Cuyahoga, Lake, Geauga and Ashtabula Counties: 216-431-3010, option 1
216-399-1298 and/or email alaina.foster@redcross.org
Information about family affected by disaster in the United States Reconnecting Families.
Want to feel confident that you can keep yourself and your loved ones safe if disaster strikes? Or gain the peace of mind that comes from knowing you have the skills to handle an emergency? At the Red Cross, we call that “preparedness” and we’re here to help you achieve it.
Community Health and Safety Courses:
Inquiries about CPR, first aid and other safety courses, registration and certification:
Course Schedule
1-800-RED-CROSS or support@redcrosstraining.org
Disaster Preparedness Training:
Inquiries about disaster preparedness training
216-431-3219 or john.gareis@redcross.org
Blood Donations
For inquiries about blood donation and blood drives call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit www.redcrossblood.org
Community Event Participation/Speaker Request
For requests concerning Red Cross participating in Health Fairs, Non-profit events, Community events, or the Pillowcase Project, please fill out this Event Registration Form.
Corporate Partnerships
For information about partnering with the Red Cross as a corporation email Michelle.Polinko@redcross.org
Financial Contributions
Inquiries about local chapter donations and how to donate Donate Online, call 216-431-3010
By mail: 3747 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44115
Employment
For job openings with the American Red Cross search our Employment Opportunities portal.
Volunteer
For information about becoming a volunteer, click here.
Media Relations and Communications Inquiries
For inquiries about blood services, please contact Christy Peters at 216-361-7523 or email christina.peters@redcross.org.
For all other Red Cross media inquiries, please contact our 24-Hour Media Hotline at: 216-213-4670 or contactneo@redcross.org to reach a media representative.
Evenings and Weekends
If you are a member of the media seeking information after business hours or on the weekend, please call the 24-Hour Media Hotline at 216-213-4670.
1-877-272-7337 (seven days a week, 24 hours a day)
For Briefings or other inquiries regarding military units or families call 216-426-7525
Emergency Communication - Reach your loved one in an emergency.
Financial Assistance - Learn how to apply for emergency financial help for you or your family.
Deployment - Find programs and advice for coping with the many challenges of deployment: before, during and after.
Information & Referral - Get connected to resources for you and your family in your community.
For Veterans - Your years of service may have ended, but the Red Cross can still be of service to you.