Illinois River Valley
The American Red Cross of the Illinois River Valley serves 1.1 million people in 5 counties including Grundy, Kane, Kendall, LaSalle, and Will.
Ryan McVey brings more than a decade of humanitarian, disaster response, and operational leadership experience to the Red Cross, including extensive work in disaster risk reduction, emergency management, and community resilience initiatives both domestically and internationally.
Prior to joining the Red Cross, McVey served in multiple leadership roles with the International Organization for Migration (IOM), where he managed large-scale disaster risk reduction and recovery programs. Throughout his career, he has led complex humanitarian operations, managed multimillion-dollar projects, secured critical funding, and supported emergency response and recovery efforts serving thousands of people impacted by disasters.
McVey’s leadership experience also includes overseeing large operational teams, emergency logistics, disaster recovery initiatives, and stakeholder collaboration efforts in some of the world’s most challenging environments. His background reflects a strong commitment to humanitarian service, collaboration, and building resilient communities.
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 Illinois River Valley. 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 local blood donation center; 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 Illinois 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 in the Illinois River Valley.
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!
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