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.
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 community members in you region. Even if you only have a few dollars to spare, your donation to the American Red Cross disaster relief fund 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 the American Red Cross would not be possible without our volunteers. We have a variety of disaster relief volunteers opportunities as well as blood donor ambassador positions for blood drives. Other Red Cross potential positions include 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.
Host a charity stream by playing your favorite video games while raising life-saving funds to help those in need. You can also fundraise your way by energizing your community through celebrating a special occasion or being creative to help to those in need. Click a button below to get started!
Loida Haffener Salmond serves the Red Cross as the South Central and Southeast Oklahoma Executive Director based in Shawnee.
Salmond brings unique talents to the Red Cross in creating, managing and leading teams to maximize potential. She enjoys the challenge of a complex work environment and thrives on creating strategic business objectives with an operational framework that makes goals achievable.
“I excited to bring my experiences and talents to work with the Red Cross,” said Salmond. “Come join me in this great adventure and help our community at the same time.”
Before joining the Red Cross, Salmond was a co-founder of Le Monde International School and used her skills to lead a team to create a language immersion school, one of the first of its kind in Oklahoma. She also served as the Director of Administration, Strategy and Business Operations for the University of Oklahoma Athletic Department playing a key role in communications between the athletic department and OU fans.
Salmond received her BS in Business Administration at the University of Tulsa and MS in Sports Administration from the University of New Mexico. She is married to Jeff Salmond and has four children, Taylor, Tyson, Tinley, and Troy and resides in Norman.
