American Red Cross Greater Pennsylvania

11/14/2025

You’ll never know the names of the people who were helped by your blood donation, but you just might be giving someone the chance to walk their daughter down the aisle, to hold their newborn grandchild or simply to see another sunrise. Thank you to all of the blood donors who show up for strangers in need. ♥️

11/14/2025

Nov. 14 is World Diabetes Day! In November, we're performing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes & diabetes, on successful donations. (1 test result in a 12-month period; don't fast.) Help save lives & empower your health: https://rcblood.org/43ZR8Av

11/13/2025

Today, we join in celebrating World Kindness Day! 💛

At the American Red Cross, kindness is more than a value—it’s the heart of our mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering.

✨ Swipe through for simple ways you can spread kindness today—and every day.

11/13/2025

Even war has rules and we invite you to explore International Humanitarian Law (IHL) in our upcoming webinars. In this one-hour session, you'll learn the four fundamental principles of IHL, how it applies to real-world conflicts, and why even in war, humanity must be preserved.

Register Here:
Tuesday, Nov. 18 at 7 p.m.: https://tinyurl.com/PAIHL20251118
Wednesday, Nov. 19 at noon: https://tinyurl.com/PAIHL20251119

11/12/2025

Emergencies are more common than you think and can happen at any time. That's why our Red Cross volunteers prepare to respond at a moment's notice.

Our Central Pennsylvania Chapter held a shelter simulation last week in Lebanon to train volunteers to open and operate an emergency shelter. With this hands-on training, our disaster response teams are ready to provide care and comfort when disasters like fires or floods impact local communities.

⏩ Swipe through to see our volunteers in action!

11/11/2025

This Veterans Day, the American Red Cross honors the tremendous service and sacrifice of all active duty service members and veterans.

At the Veterans Stand Down event in Harrisburg last week, Red Cross volunteers Karla and Rick provided essential supplies and resources to at-risk veterans - just one example of the support we provide ot the military community every day.

From the day a service member joins the military through life as a veteran, dedicated Red Cross team members are there to provide a continuum of care to our nation's heroes.

Thank you to all who serve. 🇺🇸

11/10/2025

Did you know that 1 in 5 Red Cross blood and platelet donors who had their A1C tested when they gave in March 2025 had levels in the prediabetic or diabetic range?

Untreated diabetes can cause serious health concerns. We’re helping donors maintain their well-being by performing free A1C testing, commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes, on successful donations in November during National Diabetes Awareness Month. (One test result per donor in a 12-month period; do not fast before you donate.)

You can help save lives and empower your health: https://rcblood.org/3JliNFz

11/09/2025

Our volunteers were honored to march in Erie's annual Veterans Day Parade! 🇺🇸

The American Red Cross has supported military members and families for well over a century. Today, we continue to care for the humanitarian needs of the U.S. military community from the time a service member takes the oath when they navigate life as a veteran. Each year, the Red Cross assists more than 220,000 military and veteran families.

📷 Photos by Red Cross volunteer DeAngelo Dixon

11/07/2025

Our Disaster Action Team volunteers helped nine people affected by this fire in Allentown.

After disasters such as home fires, the Red Cross provides resources for safe shelter, food, relief supplies, financial assistance, comfort and recovery planning to those in need.

Video from the scene shows the fire on the third floor of the building as crews worked to put it out from the roof.

ALLENTOWN, Pa. - An overnight fire closed several streets in Allentown.

11/07/2025

👋 Meet Getty Stewart, an incredible Red Cross volunteer from Williamsport whose story spans seven decades of service, compassion and community. At 89, she’s still showing up and inspiring others to do the same.

11/06/2025

For disasters big and small, our volunteers provide comfort during what can be the worst days of people’s lives. We're lucky to have neighbors like Cathy who support their local community and beyond.

11/05/2025

Every day, families across the country face emergencies like home fires, often with little warning. While major disasters make headlines, it’s the smaller, everyday crises that cause just as much heartache and need for those affected.

That’s where Red Cross Disaster Action Team volunteers step in — trained and ready to respond in their communities 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

From offering a shoulder to cry on, to providing shelter or supplies, to connecting people with financial assistance, our volunteers ensure that families don’t have to face tough times alone.

Your time and talent can give hope on someone's darkest day. Join our team and make a difference in your community. Free online training is provided. Visit redcross.org/volunteer to get started.