The American Red Cross is reporting that the blood inventory levels are so low it is unable to sufficiently meet the demand of local hospitals. While there is a constant need for all blood types, donors with type O positive, O negative, A positive and A negative are asked to take an hour to donate […]

In an effort to help states whose Red Cross funds have been almost depleted due to recent flooding, the Union County Chapter of the American Red Cross is partnering with Monroe Mall to sell sandbags that will be displayed in the mall this month. For each $5 donation, participants will get a minisandbag. […]

The American Red Cross of Union County is proud to announce the addition of an Instructor Training Class to its list of available courses. The Lay Responder First Aid and CPR/AED Instructor class is a fun, three day session, where interested individuals will learn how to become First Aid, CPR, and AED instructors, gaining […]

Two weeks into the New Year, the American Red Cross faces a severe shortage of several blood types. We typically see a drastic decline in blood donations at the end of the year, which causes a serious blood shortage at the beginning of January. Locally, supplies of type O negative, B negative and A negative […]

The American Red Cross of Union County is delighted to announce the arrival of a special and much needed gift, a Local Emergency Response Vehicle (LERV). The LERV arrived on Tuesday, December 18, to a very excited and anxious group of Red Cross volunteers and staff. Driven by volunteer Chuck Clary, and purchased by proud […]

The old adage about being in the right place at the right time came true Wednesday, October 31 for a group of American Red Cross disaster volunteers working the San Diego wildfires.
The Client Services Outreach team of four was canvassing an area devastated by the fires, walking around the property of a client whose home […]

As wildfires continue to rage throughout southern California, destroying hundreds of homes and displacing hundreds of thousands of residents, the Red Cross is continuing to work with officials to support the relief effort.
The Union County Chapter is assisting in these efforts by sending three volunteers to California. “Marilyn” and “Jess” are already in San Diego […]

Imagine relaxing at a beautiful bed and breakfast, complete with tranquil gardens, elegant decor and luxury accommodations. You don’t have to simply imagine it - you can live it! Donate blood with the American Red Cross during the month of October and enter to win the “Fall into Donating” grand prize package, which […]