The American Red Cross and its volunteers work every day to help save lives or rebuild lives that have been shattered by disaster – whether it is down the street, across the country and around the world.

Our community and our nation depend on the Red Cross in times of need, and the Red Cross depends on the support of people in America to achieve its mission. Red Cross Month is a time to recognize the valuable supporters whose generosity makes the work of the American Red Cross possible.

Although major disasters such as earthquakes, hurricanes and wildfires capture national media headlines, the day-to-day work of the Red Cross often takes place in local communities.

In the past year, the Heartland Regional Grouping responded to 365 local emergencies, assisted 897 military families and trained 42,738 people in lifesaving skills. And, people from this area donated 174,276 units of blood.

Click here for our Red Cross Month Calendar of Events.