American Red Cross of Illinois

🍀 Spring into action & step up for patients this March! Come to give blood or platelets in March & you’ll get a $15 Amazon Gift Card by email in thanks from the Red Cross. Your donation of your time & blood could mean a lifetime for patients. Book now: rcblood.org/4hmoNte

🤩 We want to give a big shoutout to our Red Cross volunteers Jennifer Richter and Javier Vasquez, who brought preparedness resources to families at the Pop-Up Farmers Market in Chicago’s Little Village neighborhood. Join our Mission: rdcrss.org/459H5u6

Sound the Alarm, Save a Life! Thanks to our incredible Red Crossers for making a life-saving impact in Chicago. Together, we installed 43 smoke alarms, made 18 homes safer, and helped protect 72 people from home fires. Join our amazing volunteers: rdcrss.org/459H5u6

If you or a loved one needs support after recent storms, the Illinois Red Cross Disaster Support Line is available 24/7 at 1-800-733-2767. A Red Cross shelter is open at Kankakee Community College for anyone needing a meal, to charge a phone, or a safe place to rest.

Our volunteers are on the ground in Kankakee Co. after this week’s storms. A Red Cross shelter is open at @KCCedu for anyone who needs a place to go — stop in for a meal, charge your phone or take a moment to regroup. Everyone is welcome. Learn more: rdcrss.org/4dhZsBK

Come to give blood with the Red Cross in March and get a $15 Amazon Gift Card by email. Plus, successful March donations get A1C testing (diabetes screen, 1 result in 2026). Help save lives and empower your health this Red Cross Month! Book now: rcblood.org/4hmoNte

March is Red Cross Month, a time to honor the incredible people who show up when help can’t wait. Dexter Gaddis is a dedicated blood donor who has been rolling up his sleeve for more than 30 years. Give Blood 🩷 Give Hope! Join our Mission: RedCrossBlood.org

March is Red Cross Month. During this time we take a moment to honor all the amazing people who deliver support when help can’t wait and we also take the time to invite everyone to join our lifesaving mission, learn more and start your journey with us: rdcrss.org/3wUO7yU

Make your Appointment Today! Help patients like 13‑year‑old Emma Pacheco, who relies on lifesaving blood transfusions to keep her treatment going. Donate Blood on March 9th, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chicago Police Department Headquarters: visit RedCrossBlood.org

Drive to save a life! 💜If you have a little free time, love driving, and enjoy meeting new people, the Red Cross has a meaningful volunteer role for you: Deliver lifesaving blood to local hospitals and help patients in need. Join our team: rdcrss.org/4rZcfNM

♥️#THANKYOU to all of our Red Cross volunteers who have shown tremendous compassion and dedication as they respond to the different home fires across the Illinois Region. If your heart is leading you toward service, join our team: RedCross.org/Volunteer

Red Cross Volunteers 😁 Who Are They? What do they do? How Do I Join? At the American Red Cross, our volunteers are not just helpers, they are powering our humanitarian mission every day! How do I become a volunteer? You can start here: rdcrss.org/3h1RIVF

Barry Barney was told people with sickle cell wouldn’t live past their teens. Nearly 70 years later, he’s still fighting and hopeful: “Blood is our lifeline. The only thing keeping me alive is blood transfusions.” This Black History Month, help save lives. RedCrossBlood.org

After receiving lifesaving blood transfusions as a teen, Warren grew up to become a dedicated educator. After Warren's passing, his dad honors his legacy as a regular blood donor. Read more: rdcrss.org/3MfwVBN This Black History Month, give blood. RedCrossBlood.org

It’s National Phlebotomists’ Recognition Week 2026! Thank you to the incredible phlebotomists whose skill and compassion make every lifesaving donation possible. You are at the heart of our blood mission. ❤️ Honor them by donating blood. RedCrossBlood.org

Learn CPR. Save a Heart. Change a Story. ♥️ February is Heart Month, the American Red Cross urges people to take a CPR and first aid course. Only about one-third of U.S. adults say they feel ready to act if someone goes into cardiac arrest. Find a class: rdcrss.org/3lPqkND

THANK YOU to the hundreds of people who rolled up their sleeve in Wilmette, Illinois on Super Bowl Sunday. More than 400 units were collected during the blood drive held in memory of Kevin Joseph Smith Burke. The need for blood is never stops: redcrossblood.org

When a building fire displaced families in Woodridge, compassion rose to meet the moment. Thank you to the Red Cross volunteers, partners, and Resource Center teams who brought comfort, support, and hope to neighbors in need. ❤️ Inspired? RedCross.org/Volunteer

Cold temperatures are still hanging around, and many of us are doing our best to stay warm. As we heat our homes, keep safety front and center. Give heaters space and never leave them unattended. For more home fire safety tips visit redcross.org/fire

Severe blood shortage: The Red Cross blood supply has dropped about 35% over the past month as hospital requests outpaced donations. Your blood donation is urgently needed to help end the shortage & ensure lifesaving patient care isn't delayed. Book now: rcblood.org/donate