American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania

05/07/2026

We're celebrating !

From Clara Barton to today, nurses have always been at the heart of the American Red Cross mission, and that legacy continues right here in Southeastern Pennsylvania.

Red Cross nurses play a critical role in helping families recover after disasters. Whether providing first aid, supporting shelter residents or helping replace lost medications and medical equipment, they ensure people feel safe, cared for and supported during some of their most difficult moments.

With more than 20,000 nurses serving thousands of volunteer hours across the U.S. each year, their compassion and expertise make a lasting difference every day.

Join us in recognizing their impact, and learn how you can get involved: https://rdcrss.org/4nmv4te

05/06/2026

- Prepare for hurricane season by knowing how to understand forecasts. They can tell you a lot about what is expected, including the storm’s paths, rainfall amounts, wind speeds and more. There is a lot of information available days ahead of a storm, and it is important to understand what it means. https://rdcrss.org/4jCgJpF

05/06/2026

Our Disaster Action Team volunteers provided emergency assistance to a family of 5 in response to this ⬇️ home fire this morning on Fox Avenue in Coatesville, Chester County.

05/06/2026

Spring is a good time to remember that your blood donation is needed each season to help ensure a stable supply is available. Spring into action by making an appointment today! Book now at https://rcblood.org/appt

05/06/2026

Our Disaster Action Team volunteers provided emergency assistance to 8 people after this home fire on the 1500 block of S. 21st St. in the Point Breeze neighborhood of South Philadelphia.

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Box 2415 | AOF: 1500 S 21st

Second Alarmers responded on box 2415. E-24 reported a 2 story dwelling heavy fire showing placed 3&2 in service in service. Members of the SA responded and provided rehab support to all members on the Fire ground!

05/06/2026

- The Atlantic hurricane season starts on June 1. The best time to prepare for hurricanes is BEFORE hurricane season begins. Avoid having to rush through potentially life-saving preparations by waiting until it’s too late.

Get your disaster supplies while the shelves are still stocked, and get that insurance checkup early, as flood insurance requires a 30-day waiting period.

Learn more: https://rdcrss.org/44n8uJx

05/05/2026

DUTY OFFICERS NEEDED - Volunteer FROM HOME to dispatch local volunteers to meet with families impacted by home fires and other disasters so they can provide temporary relief like shelter, food and clothing. There's a CRITICAL NEED for volunteers between midnight-8 a.m.

Get started: https://rdcrss.org/4mjHwbC

05/04/2026

Military families give back in powerful ways. 💙

This , we’re honoring volunteers like Mary Harper— a sister, mother and grandmother whose heart for service was shaped by her family’s military experience.

Inspired by her brother, a Vietnam veteran, Mary now supports veterans and military families through behavioral health workshops, comfort kits and Yellow Ribbon events that connect families to critical resources.

She even proudly marches with her children and grandchildren in the Philadelphia Veterans Day Parade each year.

Mary’s story is a reminder that when military families give back, their impact reaches generations. 🇺🇸

05/04/2026

Kick off May with a lifesaving moment! Come to give blood or platelets May 1-17 and we’ll send you a $20 Amazon Gift Card by email from our partners at Amazon. Patients rely on you. Schedule: https://rcblood.org/4bM1Rn5

04/28/2026

Earlier this month, we celebrated 23 extraordinary volunteers who logged 1,000 or more hours of service in FY25. Together, they contributed an astounding 37,749 volunteer hours.

To put that in perspective, a work year for a full-time employee totals about 2,080 hours. So these volunteers donated an equivalent of 18+ years of full-time work in just one year.

We are incredibly grateful for their generosity and dedication to our mission. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

04/27/2026

April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and Reese (pictured below) wants you to remember that pets are family, too!

Accidents can happen anytime, anywhere. Be like Reese's humans and learn how to help your cat or dog in an emergency with our 30‑minute, self‑paced Red Cross Cat and Dog First Aid online course! You can access it on redcross.org.

📱 Reese also invites you to download our FREE Red Cross Pet First Aid app for expert tips, emergency guidance and an animal hospital locator. Search “American Red Cross” in app stores. Reese gives it 2 paws up 🐾