American Red Cross of South Texas
Fax: (956) 423-0542
Fax: (956) 423-0542
The best way to provide immediate relief to your neighbors facing emergency situations is through a monetary donation.
The humanitarian work that we do at American Red Cross would not be possible without our volunteers. Your time and talent can make a real difference.
Host a charity stream by playing your favorite video games, or be creative and start your own fundraiser.
Disaster Services
(866) 526-8300
Service to Armed Forces
(877) 272-7337
International Services
(713) 313-5302
Preparedness Health & Safety
(800) 733-2767
Development
(713) 526-8300
Volunteer Opportunities
(361) 887-9991
Media Inquires
txgulfcoastmedia@redcross.org or (713) 526-8300
Donate By Phone: You can make a donation by phone by calling 713-526-8300.
Donate By Mail: To support the American Red Cross, send check or money order to:
The American Red Cross – South Texas Chapter
ATTN: Development
6914 W. Expressway 83
Harlingen, TX 78551
Stock Donations: Individuals may donate appreciated stock or mutual funds to the American Red Cross. Such gifts can have significant tax advantages over cash. The Red Cross – South Texas Chapter would be happy to provide more details on how to make such a gift, and we can work directly with you or your broker to make the transfer happen. To learn more about donating stocks, click here.
Planned Giving: A planned gift to the American Red Cross of South Texas helps secure the future of vital Red Cross programs and services and can help you achieve your financial goals as well. When you make a planned gift to the Red Cross, we will honor you with membership in our Legacy Society.
David Luna serves as Executive Director of the South Texas Chapter of the American Red Cross which has offices in Harlingen and McAllen. David is no stranger to public service, he previously served as Executive Director of the Trauma Regional Advisory Council (TRAC), focusing on the coordination of emergency health care with EMS providers and hospitals in the Rio Grande Valley. Prior to TRAC, he worked for 15 years with the Texas Health and Human Services Commission as the Director of Border Affairs, coordinating health and human services for the Texas/Mexico region. He also worked for 25 years with the Texas Mental Health and Mental Retardation Department as a clinician and administrator in various community and state programs.
David has a Bachelor’s degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Counseling from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, TX, and a Ph.D. in Leadership Studies from Our Lady of the Lake University in San Antonio TX. He is a Licensed Social Worker and a member of the Harlingen Lions Club. David and his wife Leticia live in Harlingen and have 3 children and 1 grandson.
Eliud Garcia, Chairman
Diana E. Maldonado, Vice Chairman
George Solis, Secretary
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.