Greater Kansas City & Northwest Missouri
The American Red Cross Greater Kansas City Chapter serves over 2 million people with offices in Kansas City and St. Joseph.
The Red Cross is here for you. Please call us:
Greater Kansas City Office: 816-931-8400
Greater Kansas City and Northwest Missouri - St. Joseph Office: 816-232-8439
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 the Missouri 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 Greater Kansas City & St Joseph, Missouri!
Host a charity stream by playing your favorite video games while raising life-saving funds to help those in need. You can also fundraise your way by energizing your community through celebrating a special occasion or being creative to help to those in need. Click a button below to get started!
JoAnn Woody first joined the American Red Cross in 2002 as a volunteer with the Tulsa Area Chapter serving in multiple roles including Disaster Action Team responder/leader, Disaster Duty Officer, Service to the Armed Forces caseworker and disaster/International Humanitarian Law instructor. She and her husband relocated to the Kansas City area in 2009 where JoAnn resumed her volunteer duties and began building a network of local, state and national level partnerships that have served the organization and our communities well.
In 2013, JoAnn accepted the Disaster Program Manager position for the Greater Kansas City Area Chapter - overseeing Disaster Cycle Services activities in a 13-county chapter jurisdiction and supporting the volunteers and community partners through a significant restructure over the next two years. JoAnn then transitioned to the role of the External Relations DPM in 2018. At the close of 2021, JoAnn agreed to serve as the Interim Executive Director for the Central and Northern Missouri Chapter, supporting that chapter and the board during the search for a new executive director and facilitating the successful United Way Grant Application process. She has also deployed to serve on numerous national and regional disaster response operations.
JoAnn and her husband reside in Kansas City with their two dogs and enjoy spending their free time at the Lake of the Ozarks or watching their granddaughters’ various sports or school activities.
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