Disasters Change Lives. You Can, Too
In early September, the American Red Cross launched a $100 million nationwide fundraising campaign for the Disaster Relief Fund. We’re halfway there, and we need your help. Saturday, Dec. 13, has been marked for our National Day of Giving in which Red Cross chapters across the U.S. will work together to raise money for hurricane, wildfire and other large-scale disaster victims.
Learn more about our National Day of Giving.
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Need help now?
The Greater Carolinas Chapter of the American Red Cross responds to local and national disasters 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The majority of situations we respond to include fires, floods, tornadoes, hurricanes, ice storms, earthquakes and other natural disasters.
If you need emergency help, call (704) 378-4620.
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Come volunteer with us!
Red Cross volunteers work directly with people, serve on boards of directors, serve as managers and provide behind the scenes support.
Helping others feels good and helps you feel good about yourself. Your local Red Cross can work with you to provide rewarding experiences, opportunities to utilize your talents or provide training to help you serve your community.
Take a class
American Red Cross training programs are designed to give you the confidence to respond in an emergency situation with skills that can save a life. The Greater Carolinas Chapter offers training opportunities for all ages. Whether you work with children, want training for a new or existing job, are a professional rescuer or simply want to know how to help someone in an emergency, we can help you.
When you donate blood, you have the opportunity to save three lives.
Have you wondered what it would feel like to save someone’s life?
Many people like you in Mecklenburg and Iredell counties know this feeling. They gave nearly 50,000 units of life-saving blood last year. The lifesaving blood helps patients in our local and regional hospitals every day, making it possible for people to have surgeries, cancer treatments and other medical therapies they need to survive.
Click here to learn more about the Carolina Blood Services Region.
A bash for turkeys!
The Red Hot Turkey Bash, an annual fundraiser for the Greater Carolinas Chapter, brought in more than 1,000 people and thousands of dollars for the chapter.
Local sensation Liquid Pleasure performed as hundreds filled the dance floor.
One highlight of the evening included the 50/50 raffle winner giving $500 back to the Red Cross. “It’s for a good cause,” he said.
View pictures of this event.
What's Happening Now
11.13.2008 American Red Cross offers Continuing Education Credits
Learn more about our Continuing Education Credits. Certification means nurses, social workers, recreation professionals, teachers and day care providers, among others, can gain or maintain their license or certification by taking Red Cross courses in a variety of subjects and obtaining CEUs for them. read more »
11.03.2008 I Give Blood, Will You?
Thousands of people donate blood in our area each year, and their generous gift has saved countless lives. BUT, the need for blood is constant, so this winter the American Red Cross is encouraging blood and platelet donors to challenge their family, friends and colleagues by saying, "I Give Blood. Will You?" read more »
The Red Hot Turkey Bash is an annual social event that benefits the Greater Carolinas Chapter. To find out more, click here or call (704) 643-3038. read more »
10.21.2008 Greater Carolinas Chapter responds to home fires
The Greater Carolinas Chapter responded to two home fires Monday in the Charlotte area. The Charlotte Fire Department also responded to the fires, which were ruled accidental. read more »
10.06.2008 Golf tournament a success!
It was blue skies and all smiles at the American Red Cross Annual Charity Golf Tournament. read more »
09.16.2008 Red Cross chapters continue disaster relief efforts
The American Red Cross continues to deploy staff and volunteers to Texas to assist with relief efforts surrounding Hurricane Ike while at the same time providing assistance for other severe weather that has struck our nation over the last few weeks. read more »
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