Where is the American Red Cross headquarters located?

Washington, D.C.
American Red Cross/Headquarters

How do I contact local Red Cross?

For additional assistance call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or email [email protected].

How can I get help from Red Cross?

If assistance is required, please contact the Red Cross grants team via 1800 RED CROSS (1800 733 276) or email [email protected].

Can I donate blood in Virginia?

Blood Donation Opportunities Opportunities to donate at blood drives are increasing throughout Virginia. Find an opportunity today to donate blood or call 1-800-RED CROSS. We are happy to announce the opening dates of American Red Cross Donation Centers, formally Virginia Blood Services.

Why you shouldn’t donate to American Red Cross?

Although they’re not necessarily at fault, the ARC itself can’t do much. They aren’t medical professionals like Doctors Without Borders, and they rarely ever build permanent housing. All they do is provide temporary shelter for victims, along with small immediate care packages.

How much is the Red Cross worth?

The American Red Cross received donated in-kind services and materials on which it placed a value of approximately $70 million in fiscal 2019, according to its Audited Consolidated Statement of Activities for the year ended June 30, 2019.

Is the Red Cross a nonprofit?

We are an independent entity that is organized and exists as a nonprofit, tax-exempt, charitable institution pursuant to a charter granted to us by the United States Congress. Unlike other congressionally chartered organizations, the Red Cross maintains a special relationship with the federal government.

How do I get my CPR certification?

Just go to the American Red Cross digital certificate verification web page and search for the certificate number you are trying to verify the certificate number can be found on the printed digital certificate. Or you can also call the American Red Cross directly at (800) 733-2767.

Does the Red Cross help individuals?

We are Red Cross. We help people find shelter, find support, and find their loved ones.

How much is an emergency assistance payment?

An emergency payment of $400 for people living in Greater Sydney, experiencing financial hardship who cannot access ongoing Commonwealth income support, have zero or limited income, savings or community support and are temporary or provisional visa holders, or undocumented migrants.

What are the reasons you can’t give blood?

Persons with the following conditions are not allowed to donate blood anyime:

• Cancer.
• Cardiac disease.
• Sever lung disease.
• Hepatitis B and C.
• HIV infection, AIDS or Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD)
• High risk occupation (e.g. prostitution)
• Unexplained weight loss of more than 5 kg over 6 months.
• Chronic alcoholism.

What disqualifies a person from giving blood?

You will be denied if your blood tests positive for: HIV-1, HIV-2, human T-lymphotropic virus (HTLV)-I, HTLV-II, hepatitis C virus, hepatitis B virus, West Nile Virus (WNV), and T. pallidum (syphilis). Blood donation is actually a quick and easy way to get tested for all of these things.