North Central Chapter

The American Red Cross North Central Chapter serves communities across these Wisconsin counties: Iron, Vilas, Florence, Oneida, Forest, Lincoln, Langlade, Menominee, Marathon, Shawano, Wood and Portage. Our Chapter also serves five counties in the U.P. of Michigan: Keweenaw, Houghton, Ontonagon, Iron and Gogebic. In addition, this Chapter serves the Forest County Potawatomi, Lac du Flambeau Band of Lake Superior Chippewa, Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin, Sokaogon Chippewa Community, Stockbridge-Munsee Band of Mohican Indians, and Lac Vieux Desert Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians.

North Central Chapter

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1155 Grand Ave. Suite 1

Schofield, WI 54476

Phone: 715-301-7721

American Red Cross Blood Donations

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3201 Main Street

Stevens Point, WI 54481

Call 1-800-RED-CROSS to schedule an appointment

Do You Need Assistance?

Have you been affected by a home fire or other disaster?

The Red Cross is here for you. Please call us 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) - 24 hours a day.

Visit our Get Help page for additional resources.

Do you need information about giving blood, or would you like to set up a blood drive?

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).

Visit the Red Cross Blood Website

Are you a member of the military and need assistance?

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.

Learn about military assistance

Would you like to learn lifesaving skills, become a lifeguard, or learn to swim?

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.

Explore Red Cross classes

Help Others

It’s easy to get involved with the Red Cross in Wisconsin. Local opportunities include becoming a trained disaster relief response volunteer helping people affected by home fires; supporting trauma, cancer, and other patients in need by donating blood, platelet, and plasma at our area blood drives; and learning CPR, First AID, and other lifesaving skills that will prepare you to respond to emergencies.

Give a Gift

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 the Wisconsin region. Even if you only have a few dollars to spare, your donation to American Red Cross disaster relief 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.

We cannot accept donations of household goods or clothing. Please consider supporting us with a financial gift.

Donate

Volunteer

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!

Volunteer

Start an Online Fundraiser

The Red Cross actively supports fundraising on many popular platforms - whether you use Facebook, Instagram, or prefer to live stream, we have the resources to get you started!

Fundraise for the Red Cross

Leadership

Kathryn Halvorsen

Chapter Executive

Kathryn Halvorsen is a familiar face in Central Wisconsin. Her experience includes serving as the evening anchor at WAOW News 9 in Wausau. Prior to that, Halvorsen anchored and reported in Traverse City, Michigan. Halvorsen is a native of Crystal Lake IL and currently lives in Wausau. Her positive energy will be an asset as she aspires to giving back to the community. As a natural storyteller, Halvorsen hopes to use her networking skills to establish new relationships and further advance the Red Cross mission. Spending nearly six years storytelling for TV, she is excited to continue to tell the great stories of Red Crossers moving forward.

Board of Directors

Jay Cricks - Board Chair - Board Development Chair and Philanthropy Committee, Owner, NorthStar Restoration

Don Oakland - Secretary Retired, Media/Communications

Ann Young - Mission Committee Chair, Assistant Vice President, Hartford Steam Boiler

Kris Schirmacher - Philanthropy Committee Chair Vice President, Connexus Credit Union

Melinda Pauls - Captain, Wausau Police Department, Mission Committee

Brent Olson - Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Chair Captain, Hobart Lawrence Police Department

Jim Torstenson - Project Manager, Shawano Specialty Papers, Mission Committee

Sasha Hornung - Financial Representative, Northwestern Mutual, Mission Committee

Denis Tan - Strategic-Partner, Schooley Mitchell Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

Gabby Thurs - Commercial Insurance Agent, Forward Bank

Calli Scheel - Mortgage Banker, Intercity State Bank

Karla Lodholz - Wisconsin Philanthropy Network, Director of Resource Development and Member Relations

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