Greater Akron and the Mahoning Valley
Serving Summit, Mahoning, Trumbull, Portage, Medina and Columbiana Counties.
Fax: 330-792-6280
The Red Cross is here for you. Please call us.
Residents of Summit, Portage and Medina counties: 330-535-613
Residents of Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties: 330-392-2551
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 Ohio. 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 Northern Ohio 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!
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!
Debbie Chitester, LSW
Disaster Program Manager
Phone: 330-535-2358
Scott Elwell
Disaster Program Manager
Phone: 909-518-8107
Alaina Foster
Regional Service to the Armed Forces and International Services Manager
Phone: 216-399-1298
Jim McIntyre
Regional Communications Director
Phone: 216-213-4670
Jill Patterson
Major Gift Officer
Phone: 330-618-0523
Emily Probst
Regional Disaster Officer
Phone: 216-219-9349
Gail Wernick
Regional Volunteer Services Officer
Phone: 216-431-3370
For all inquiries about our classes, please call 800-REDCROSS (800-733-2677)
For all inquiries about our blood donation services, please call 800-REDCROSS (800-733-2677)
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