Feeling inspired? Want to do something to help others? You too can be a Red Cross Hometown Hero! Consider giving of yourself – give your time, money or blood. You can even help the Red Cross save a life in your community – take a health and safety or preparedness education course from your local chapter or take the time to get your family prepared for disasters and emergencies.
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PREPARE Want to be better prepared to be a hero? Your local Red Cross offers lifesaving classes in everything from CPR to Babysitter’s Training to Pet First Aid. The Red Cross also offers valuable information to help you prepare for disasters and emergencies at home, school, work and in your community: get a kit, make a plan and be informed. Prepare. |
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VOLUNTEER Be a hero in your hometown. Our work is made possible by the helping hands of heroes like you. Help us to serve your community by giving your time and talent. Let us match your skills, interests and experience with opportunities to serve in communities near you. Volunteer. |
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GIVE BLOOD You can be a hero indeed by helping a neighbor in need… Help save a life by becoming a Red Cross blood donor hero. Schedule an appointment to give the gift of life. Help ensure that blood is available whenever and wherever needed – in your hometown and beyond. Give Blood. |
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DONATE Did you know that in the last year alone, Red Cross chapters responded to more than 70,000 disasters such as house and apartment fires and taught millions of people lifesaving skills? The Red Cross is not a government agency and we rely on the financial donations of people like you to accomplish our mission. You can be a Hometown Hero by financially supporting our lifesaving services in your community and beyond. Donate. |
Interested in getting involved with the Red Cross, but don't know where? With more than 700 chapters across the nation, you can connect with the Red Cross in virtually any community. Find your local chapter and become a Hometown Hero today!