American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania

10/19/2025

In her blog column, "Diary of a Nurse," Red Cross volunteer and RN Haley Heisley responds to the frequently asked question, "Should I get the flu vaccine?" Read it here: https://rdcrss.org/4hl4AFo

PS: You CAN donate blood if you've gotten the flu vaccine or the COVID-19 booster as long as you are feeling well and are symptom free.

10/19/2025

DYK? Because we are part of a global movement, we follow 7 Fundamental Principles to guide and define our work. This month marks 60 years since the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity, and universality were established to ensure we can help anyone in need. ❤️

10/18/2025

Our Disaster Action Team volunteers are providing emergency support to 10 people following this home fire on the 500 block of E. Washington Lane in the East Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia.

Earlier this evening, we helped 7 people after a home fire on the 1700 block of E. Mohican Street in the West Oak Lane neighborhood.

10/18/2025

These upcoming blood drives need a boost! You don’t need superpowers to help save lives – just a generous heart and a little time to donate. All blood types are needed now. Visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter the sponsor code (in parentheses) or enter your zip code to find a blood drive near you.

Oct. 19
Community Center at Giant, Willow Grove, 9-2 (Super Giant)
Fritz Masonic Lodge, Conshocken, 9-2 (fritz masonic)

Oct. 20
Riddle Hospital, Media, 7:30-5:30 (riddle)
Aldan Union Church, Aldan, 11-4 (Aldan)
Church on the Mall, Plymouth Meeting, noon-5 (PlymouthMeeting)
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 2-7 (Good Sheperds)

Oct. 21
Manor College, Jenkintown, 9-2 (Manor College)
Christ Lutheran Church, Oreland, 2-7 (Christ Lutheran)
Vereinigung Erzgebirge Club, 2-7 (Germanclub)
West End Fire Company, Quakertown, 2-7 (Quakertown)
Riverstone Church, Yardley, 2-7 (Riverstone Church)

Oct. 22
Bucks County Intermediate Unit, Doylestown, 9-2 (buckscountyiu)
The Bridges at Warwick, Jamison, 11-4 (Bridges at Warwick)
Rydal Park, Jenkintown, 1-6 (Rydal Park)
Tiferet Bet Israel, Blue Bell, 1-6 (Tiferet Bet Israel)
North & Southampton Reformed Church, Churchville, 2-7 (northsouthreformed)
Wallingford Presbyterian Church, 2-7 (Wallingford)
West Chester University Sigma Chi, 2-7 (SIGMACHI)

Oct. 23
Lankenau Medical Center, Wynnewood, 7-5 (lankenauhospital)
Arborcrest, Blue Bell, 9:30-2:30 (Arborcrest)
First Presbyterian Church, Lansdowne, 1:30-6:30 (FPCLPA)
Buckingham Township Building, 2-7 (Buckingham Township)
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Doylestown, 2-7 (stpaulsdoylestown)
United Christian Church, Levittown, 2-7 (Levittown)
Methacton High School, Norristown, 2:30-7:30 (methacton)

Oct. 24
North Montco Technical Career Center, Lansdale, 8-2 (NMTCC)
Bucks County Administration Building, Doylestown, 8:30-1:30 (bucks county)
TruMark Financial Credit Union, Fort Washington, 9-2 (TruMark Financial)
Montgomery Square United Methodist Church, North Wales, noon-5 (montgomerysquare)
Temple University Fox School of Business, Philadelphia, noon-5 (Temple University Business)

10/18/2025

Our region's very own Janice Winston was featured on the national Red Cross page for her work with local veterans! Thank you, Janice!

10/18/2025

Our volunteers continue to share fire safety & preparedness info with our communities! Over the past week, we were at Upper Merion Township Fire Prevention Night, Penndel Fire Prevention Night Out and Lionville Fire Company Open House.

10/17/2025

This evening, our Disaster Action Team volunteers provided emergency assistance to 6 people whose homes sustained damage following this afternoon's repair shop fire in Bridgeport.

Firefighters battled a fire at a truck repair shop in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania, on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

10/17/2025

This morning, we caught up with our Regional Disaster Officer Lisa McGee at the Philadelphia Airport as she was preparing to leave for Anchorage, Alaska! She's joining hundreds of Red Cross disaster workers who are deploying to Alaska in the aftermath of Typhoon Halong.

The devastating storm left several coastal villages uninhabitable, forcing the evacuation of around 2,000 people to Anchorage, which is more than 500 miles from their homes.

Thank you, Lisa!

10/16/2025

Today is World Restart a Heart Day, and we're inviting everyone to learn CPR! 📽️ Here's a sneak peek at some of the skills you'll learn in a Red Cross CPR/AED class. Visit https://rdcrss.org/2wyTKFD to get started.

10/16/2025

Have peace of mind that you know what to do in the next earthquake: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Join millions who are improving their level of earthquake safety by participating today's Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drills: ShakeOut.org.

10/15/2025

The American Red Cross is on the ground helping in western Alaska where Typhoon Halong destroyed several coastal villages, forcing the evacuation of as many as 2,000 people after their communities were left in ruins by the storm.

Homes have been flooded, pushed off their foundations and, in some cases, swept entirely out to sea. The typhoon's remnants also damaged critical infrastructure including roads, communication lines and air and seaport facilities.

As another storm bears down on the same communities, the Red Cross is working with state, tribal and local officials to support thousands of people in need.

Hundreds of Red Cross disaster workers from across the country are being deployed to support local residents. This could be a prolonged relief operation lasting months as villages have been left inaccessible or unlivable as winter sets in.

Learn more about our work and how you can help: https://rdcrss.org/3KWxTSq