American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania Region
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Region of the American Red Cross serves approximately 4.2 million people in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. Our region provides food and shelter in emergencies, assists members of our armed forces and their families, teaches lifesaving skills, collects lifesaving blood, and so much more. All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people.
The Southeastern Pennsylvania Region of the American Red Cross is made up of 5 counties: Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery.
We have six blood and platelet donation centers serving our region. The need for blood is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. You will feel good knowing you've helped change a life. Schedule an appointment at one of our locations by clicking Give Blood above.
View Locations
List of blood locations
Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional HQ and Philadelphia Chapter
By Jenny Farley and Akriti Farmahan As Philadelphia families prepare to spend more time indoors this fall and winter, Lisa Stokes has a message for residents: don’t wait until a disaster happens to think about fire safety. Lisa knows firsthand how quickly a fire can change lives. Her connection to the American Red Cross began […]
By Emma Wong Take a look around you. Do you see a phone? A laptop? Some other electronic device? Chances are, the answer is yes, and inside those devices are lithium-ion batteries. Lithium-ion batteries are the most common type of rechargeable battery and are often used in consumer electronics. Their ability to store a lot […]
Ahead of Fire Prevention Week 2026, Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson and American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania CEO Jennifer Graham sat down to discuss their vision for a fire-resilient City of Philadelphia.
By Akriti Farmahan Despite high confidence in fire preparedness, a YouGov survey commissioned by the American Red Cross found that 54% of Philadelphia residents do not have a home fire escape plan and only 6% have practiced one, even though 73% believe they are prepared for a fire in their home. Because a fire can […]
By Ashvika Sista If you had to build an emergency kit using only five items, what would you put in it? To find out what people would choose, I asked 10 people this question and recorded their answers. The group included seven high school students, one college student, and two high school teachers. Everyone had […]
