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.
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List of blood locations
Southeastern Pennsylvania Regional HQ and Philadelphia Chapter
By Alana Mauger In the tradition of American Red Cross founder Clara Barton, local Service to the Armed Forces volunteers honored military veterans by placing flags on their graves at two local cemeteries ahead of Memorial Day. Following the Civil War, Barton led an effort to mark the graves of more than 13,000 fallen soldiers … Continue reading Remembering through service: A Memorial Day tradition continues
By Monica Weikel The Friday before Memorial Day is recognized as National Don’t Fry Day to raise awareness about the importance of protecting your skin from harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays—a major contributor to skin cancer and the most diagnosed cancer in the United States. What is Sunburn? Sunburn is an inflammation of the skin in … Continue reading National ‘Don’t Fry Day:’ Why sun safety should be a daily priority
By Alana Mauger You have probably noticed air quality alerts popping up more frequently on your Red Cross Emergency app. Those alerts are a sure sign that ozone season is here. In the Greater Philadelphia area, episodes of elevated pollution are becoming more common in early spring, offering an preview of the conditions that typically … Continue reading Green Scene: Ozone season, air quality and climate
By Alana Mauger Nurses have been at the core of delivering the American Red Cross mission since Clara Barton—an amateur nurse herself—founded the organization in 1881. While today’s nurses don’t operate field hospitals or treat soldiers, they remain a vital part of Red Cross disaster services, blood programs and health and safety training. In Southeastern … Continue reading National Nurses Week: Red Cross nurses continue a legacy of care and compassion
By Alana Mauger As warmer weather arrives each year, hurricane season follows close behind. And while forecasts may vary, one thing never changes: it only takes one storm to turn an ordinary day into a life-changing event. Hurricane Preparedness Week (May 3–9) reminds us that preparation isn’t something you do when a storm is already … Continue reading Hurricane Preparedness Week: A simple plan can make all the difference
