Every March, we honor those who make the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross possible. We invite you to join us by attending an event, volunteering, giving blood, learning lifesaving skills or making a financial donation.
Responded to 149 disaster operations
Installed 558 free smoke alarms
213 Homes Made Safer
Delivered 561 services for military members, veterans and their families
Trained 1,207 people in lifesaving skills like CPR, First Aid and AED
Instructed 53 students in aquatics and water safety
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 citizens 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 American Red Cross would not be possible without our volunteers. We have a variety of disaster relief volunteer opportunities available, as well as potential positions focused on 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.
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Karen Holt lives north of Longview in Diana, Texas. Holt joined the Red Cross in the Spring of 2022. The East Texas Chapter is composed of 29 counties between DFW and the Arkansas and Louisiana border.
Holt has a passion for volunteerism—serving on city, county and state boards—and is a former New Diana ISD trustee, where she served the district for eight years. She has also helped the most vulnerable in the Tyler and Longview areas, serving as the executive director of East Texas CASA and previously as the housing navigator with Community Healthcore prior to joining the Red Cross.
Holt is a proud mom to Haleigh, Addison and Claire.