American Red Cross

About Us

The American Red Cross of Northern Ohio provides compassionate care to those in need. Our generous donors, volunteers, and employees share this mission, here at home and around the world, through five key service areas:

Disaster Relief

The Red Cross responds to approximately 64,000 disasters in the United States every year, ranging from home fires that affect a single family to hurricanes that affect tens of thousands, to earthquakes that impact millions. Here in Northern Ohio, we respond to an average of 4 home fires every night. We partner with local and national organizations to provide services to help families displaced by disasters like house fires or flooding.

Supporting America’s Military Families

We provide Emergency communications, training, support to wounded warriors and veterans, and access to community resources to help a national average of 150,000 military families and veterans annually.

Lifesaving Blood

Each year, nearly 4 million people donate blood through the Red Cross, helping to provide more than 40% of America’s blood supply. Your donations of blood are what make the American Red Cross the largest single supplier of blood and blood products in the U.S. Visit www.redcrossblood.org for more information or to schedule a donation appointment.

Training Services

The Red Cross is the nation’s leading provider of health and safety courses, such as CPR, First Aid, and Lifeguard training.