American Red Cross of Illinois

American Red Cross of Illinois The American Red Cross of Illinois serves over 12.4 million people in 88 counties across Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri through a network of five chapters.

🫶 Donar sangre es donar esperanza. No importa tu tipo, todos son necesarios! Enero es el mes Nacional del Donante de San...
01/04/2026

🫶 Donar sangre es donar esperanza. No importa tu tipo, todos son necesarios!

Enero es el mes Nacional del Donante de Sangre y te invitamos a maracar la diferencia.

ĀæTienes sangre tipo O? Tu comunidad te necesita. El 57 % de los hispanos tienen sangre tipo O.

Y es justo la mĆ”s usada en emergencias y la que mĆ”s escasea. ā™„ļø

”cada donación puede ayudar a salvar vidas!

Dona hoy con la Cruz Roja:
RedCrossBlood.org/espanol

We are incredibly grateful for our volunteers and staff who have been working tirelessly since New Year’s Day to support...
01/03/2026

We are incredibly grateful for our volunteers and staff who have been working tirelessly since New Year’s Day to support families impacted by the apartment fire in Abington.

Because of their compassion and commitment, dozens of people who were displaced from their homes are receiving warm meals, safe shelter, emotional support and the care they need during an incredibly difficult time.

This is the Red Cross mission in action — showing up when it matters most. Thank you to everyone who stepped in without hesitation to help our neighbors begin the road to recovery. ā¤ļø

Want to volunteer in the new year? Learn how you can make a difference at redcross.org/volunteer.

This month, we’re celebrating National Blood Donor Month and the incredible donors who help save lives every day. Every ...
01/03/2026

This month, we’re celebrating National Blood Donor Month and the incredible donors who help save lives every day.

Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood even through winter’s storms and canceled blood drives. Yet our donors continue to show up with courage and compassion.

To all who roll up a sleeve: THANK YOU for giving hope when it’s needed most.

Ready to make your next impact? Schedule a donation through the Red Cross Blood Donor App, RedCrossBlood.org, or 1-800-RED CROSS (-800-733-2767).

January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to recognize the lifesaving impact of blood donors—and to inspire new ones...
01/02/2026

January is National Blood Donor Month, a time to recognize the lifesaving impact of blood donors—and to inspire new ones.

At 84 years old, Darlene Hutchens took a brave first step by donating blood at the Great Chicago Blood Drive on the one-year anniversary of losing her husband, Al, who relied on lifesaving transfusions during cancer treatment. ā¤ļø

What began with hesitation became a powerful way to honor his memory and give hope to others facing the same fight. Darlene’s story is a reminder that it’s never too late to make a difference and help save lives. Read her full story here: https://rdcrss.org/4p3KUrI

This National Blood Donor Month, you can follow Darlene’s example and help patients like Al by joining the Great Chicago Blood Drive, happening January 14–15, 2026, at six locations across Chicagoland.

šŸ“… January 14–15, 2026
🩸 Great Chicago Blood Drive
šŸ‘‰ Make an appointment at redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code: ABC7Chicago

Need a 2026 New Year’s resolution? Choose one that changes lives. ā¤ļø Become a Red Cross volunteer and make a difference ...
01/02/2026

Need a 2026 New Year’s resolution? Choose one that changes lives. ā¤ļø Become a Red Cross volunteer and make a difference in your community and beyond.
RedCross.org/Volunteer

We are deeply thankful for the countless Red Cross volunteers who give their time to support neighbors impacted by home ...
01/01/2026

We are deeply thankful for the countless Red Cross volunteers who give their time to support neighbors impacted by home fires. Whether you’re working at a Resource Center, staffing a shelter, or distributing food and essential supplies—we see you, and we are profoundly grateful.

A home fire can turn life upside down in an instant. But no one has to face that devastation alone. Day or night, 365 days a year, Red Cross volunteers stand ready to offer comfort, care, and a steady presence when it’s needed most.

As you think about your New Year’s resolutions, we invite you to consider one that truly makes a difference. Volunteer with us and help ensure your neighbors have support when they need it most.

Resolve to volunteer. RedCross.org/Volunteer

The true strength of the American Red Cross shines through you, our compassionate donors, tireless volunteers, dedicated...
01/01/2026

The true strength of the American Red Cross shines through you, our compassionate donors, tireless volunteers, dedicated employees, inspiring board members, and extraordinary community partners. Because of your unwavering generosity, thousands of people across our region felt hope, comfort, and support during some of their hardest moments this year.

As we set our sights on 2026 and beyond, we invite you to pause and celebrate the remarkable moments that defined 2025. Your commitment fueled lifesaving work, strengthened communities, and reminded people that they were never alone.

✨ Join us in celebrating the impact we’ve made together: https://rdcrss.org/3DvR9Pw

12/31/2025

Let this be your final flex of 2025. šŸ˜Ž

Before the clock strikes midnight, make a donation to the American Red Cross and double your impact. Thanks to our friends at State Farm, every gift you give today (Dec. 31) will be matched, up to $500,000, until midnight ET.

This means more families can receive shelter, meals and hope after a devastating disaster — all because of you!

Give now to double your impact and start the new year strong: https://rdcrss.org/3YfiK2f

When disasters strike, the American Red Cross responds with safe shelters, warm meals, emergency relief supplies and com...
12/31/2025

When disasters strike, the American Red Cross responds with safe shelters, warm meals, emergency relief supplies and compassionate volunteers just like Terrence ā€˜Skip’ Cook and Sally Wilsey.

The two of them, with over 35 years of Red Cross experience between them, formed a sheltering team while deploying to Southern Illinois to assist with the Red Cross’ response to damaging storms and flooding.

While deployments are nothing new to Skip and Sally, who have each responded to wildfires, hurricanes and tornadoes throughout the country, each of them gladly took the opportunity to assist those in need in their own state of Illinois.

šŸ“Œ Read more about Skip and Sally and others who make the Red Cross Mission possible: https://rdcrss.org/3DvR9Pw

šŸŽ Every eight minutes, the Red Cross helps someone after a disaster in the U.S. Donate at redcross.org/gift to help provide emergency shelter, hot meals, blankets and more for families in need.

On May 16, the shrieking shrills of a severe weather warning came blaring through the speaker on Hannah’s cell phone and...
12/30/2025

On May 16, the shrieking shrills of a severe weather warning came blaring through the speaker on Hannah’s cell phone and woke her from a sound sleep on the living room couch. Groggily she asked her dad, Ed, ā€œWhat’s going on?ā€

Ed switched on the television and caught a brief description of a tornado or funnel cloud reportedly on the ground — Seconds later the television signal was gone.

For what seemed like five minutes, the family heard the sound of snapping limbs and crashing trees outside their home. Two tree limbs crashed through the kitchen roof, while winds stripped off all the shingles on one side of the home and left the other side nearly untouched.

Through the power and support of volunteers, the Red Cross was able to provide assistance to Hannah, Ed and many more in the Marion area as they begin to assess the damage from the storms and begin down their path to recovery.

šŸ“Œ Read more about the Red Cross Response to the Marion Tornado and others who make the Red Cross Mission possible: https://rdcrss.org/3DvR9Pw

šŸŽ Emergencies come in many forms — from disasters like fires, floods and storms to personal crises for hospital patients and military families. Bring care and hope by donating at redcross.org/gift.

12/30/2025

From one nervous donation to gallons of lives saved—Jorge’s story shows the power of saying yes. ā¤ļø

Now, ABC 7 Chicago is helping share why donors like Jorge are the heart of the Great Chicago Blood Drive. This year, your donation could be someone’s lifeline.

šŸ“… Join us January 14–15 and be part of Chicago’s lifesaving tradition.
🩸 Make your appointment at redcrossblood.org and use sponsor code ABC7Chicago.

We are deeply grateful and truly humbled by the recognition from the Village of Carpentersville following the fire at a ...
12/29/2025

We are deeply grateful and truly humbled by the recognition from the Village of Carpentersville following the fire at a multi-unit apartment building that displaced dozens of residents.

In moments like these, the phrase ā€œit takes a villageā€ takes on real meaning. We witnessed community mobilization at its very best, as the Village of Carpentersville, dedicated Red Cross volunteers, and community partners came together quickly and compassionately to support neighbors in crisis. Through collaboration, care, and shared commitment, impacted residents were connected with critical resources and support as they began their recovery.

We are honored to stand alongside such a strong and caring community.

If you or someone you know needs assistance after a home fire or local disaster, please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).

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2200 W Harrison Street
Chicago, IL
60612

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Tuesday 8:30am - 4:45pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:45pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:45pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:45pm

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