The American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania Region helps people to prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters big and small. Each year we provide assistance following more than 2,200 area disasters, most of which are home fires.
Our Mission: The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
We are guided by seven fundamental principles: humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.
For Disaster Services
1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) (24 hours a day)
For General Inquiries
Email: info.gpa@redcross.org
To Make a Financial Donation
412-263-3153
Volunteer Opportunities
412-263-3100
To Donate Blood or Set Up a Blood Drive
1-800-RED-CROSS
For questions about CPR/First Aid/Training Classes or Certification Cards
1-800-RED-CROSS
Health & Safety Authorized Provider Instructor Inquiries
1-800-RED-CROSS
Services to the Armed Forces Emergency Services (SAF)
1-800-RED-CROSS (24 hours a day)
Community Resiliency & Preparedness
412-263-3100
Health Fair or Speaker Requests
412-263-3100
Media Inquiries
412-925-9359
Jorge Martinez
Jorge Martinez serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania. Jorge also holds the title of Executive Director of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Chapter.
Jorge joined the Greater Pennsylvania Region in September 2022. Previously, he was the Chief Operating Officer of the Northern Ohio Region of the American Red Cross since 2017.
Prior to joining the Red Cross, Jorge retired as a commander in the United States Coast Guard. During his 23 years of military service, he led over 3,000 Auxiliary volunteers, served as part of the United Nations Peace Keeping Force in Haiti, supported missions throughout the Great Lakes Region and directed the rescue of over 1,000 people in distress on the high seas.
Jorge holds a B.S. in Mathematics from the United States Coast Guard Academy and an M.S. in Civil Engineering from the Worcester Polytechnic Institute.