Southeast Chapter
American Red Cross Southeast Chapter serves communities across the following counties: Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Walworth, Racine and Kenosha.
Toll-free: 800-236-8680
Phone: 414-342-8680, or 800-236-8680
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
Catherine (Cat) Rabenstine is the Regional Chief Executive Officer for the American Red Cross of Wisconsin. In this capacity, she leads the organization’s efforts across disaster preparedness and response, fundraising, support for military members, veterans and their families, as well as operations and volunteer engagement. Rabenstine brings more than two decades of leadership experience in the nonprofit sector.
Rabenstine has been part of the Red Cross for nearly a decade, beginning her journey with the Illinois communications team in 2016. She advanced to Chief Operating Officer in 2018 and most recently held the role of Interim CEO for the Illinois Region. Before joining the Red Cross, she worked across several nonprofit organizations, including a private family foundation, a workforce development agency, a university study abroad program in Rome, and spent a year volunteering in India.
She holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Peace Studies from Loyola University Chicago and a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. In 2025, she was named a Leadership Greater Chicago Fellow. Rabenstine has served on the board of Public Narrative and the steering committee of the COO Forum and has also mentored students through One Million Degrees.
While her responsibilities include the entire Wisconsin Red Cross region, Rabenstine is based out of the Milwaukee headquarters. In addition to the regional CEO position, Rabenstine will also serve as executive director of the Southeast Wisconsin Chapter, which serves Dodge, Washington, Ozaukee, Waukesha, Milwaukee, Walworth, Racine, and Kenosha counties.
