Dallas-Fort Worth Metro East Chapter
Since 1911, the American Red Cross has been serving communities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. DFW Metro East Chapter includes 3.8 million residents in Collin, Dallas, Grayson and Rockwall counties.
During Black History Month, we celebrate the history and heritage that Black Americans have made on our country and the Red Cross. We are grateful to celebrate our diversity and honor the multicultural identities that make up our home here in North Texas.
Responded to 325 disaster operations
Installed 258 free smoke alarms
71 Homes made safer
Delivered 2,753 services for military members, veterans and their families
Trained 26,360 people in lifesaving skills like CPR, First Aid and AED
Instructed 7,815 students in aquatics and water safety
Held 1,361 blood drives
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.
Dr. Linda Braddy joined the American Red Cross North Texas Region as its CEO in February of 2023. Linda served as the president of Dallas College Brookhaven Campus from 2019 to 2023, where she was responsible for leading initiatives which contribute to the vibrancy, growth, and economic stability of Dallas County. Among her responsibilities, Linda served as interim provost while helping Dallas College restructure to meet the needs of students and the community during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Prior to joining Dallas College, Linda served in leadership roles at Tarrant County College Northeast Campus near Fort Worth. First, as dean of the division of mathematics and natural sciences, and later as vice president for academic affairs. Previously she served as deputy executive director of the Mathematical Association of America in Washington, D.C.
Linda is a committed volunteer and servant leader, serving as a court-appointed special advocate for Dallas CASA, the chair of the board of directors for Mathematics Learning by Inquiry Inc., the liaison to the board of directors for Metrocrest Services and the Metrocrest Chamber of Commerce.
