Northern Ohio Region

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The American Red Cross Northern Ohio Region

The American Red Cross of Northern Ohio provides compassionate care to those in need. Our generous donors, volunteers and employees share this mission.

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Share Your Red Cross Story!

If your life has been impacted by the Red Cross - from the response to a home fire to a lifesaving blood transfusion to an emergency military communication - or any of the other ways the Red Cross touches lives, let us know.

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Events

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Sound the Alarm. Save a Life. Volunteer Opportunity!

April 25 - May 10, 2025

Join us to install free smoke alarms and share safety information in at-risk communities

Run for the Red - Glass City Marathon

Join Us!

April 27, 2025

University of Toledo

Calling All Runners!

Hero Awards and the Lorraine Dodero Community Leader Award

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Cleveland Marriott Downtown at Key Tower

Join Us To Celebrate Our Local Heroes

North Central Ohio Hero Awards

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

Hilton Garden Inn Findlay

Registration: 11:30 AM | Event Start: 12:00 PM

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90% of the Red Cross Work Force are Volunteers

Volunteer

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Expert Training That Fits Your Schedule

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Locations

The Northern Ohio Region is comprised of 5 chapters and 4 Blood Donation Centers.

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Find the local chapter nearest you.

Find the local chapter near you

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Chapter and Office Locations

Northeast Ohio

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3747 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115

216-431-3010 Details

North Central Ohio

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125 Fair Street
Findlay, OH 45840

419-422-9322 Details

Western Lake Erie

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1111 Research Dr.
Toledo, OH 43614

419-329-2900 Details

Greater Akron and the Mahoning Valley

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501 West Market St.
Akron, OH 44303

330-535-6131 Details

Heartland, Stark and Muskingum Lakes

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408 9th Street, SW
Canton, OH 44707

330-453-0146 Details

Blood Donation Centers

The need for blood is constant and your contribution is important for a healthy and reliable blood supply. You will feel good knowing you've helped change a life. Schedule an appointment at one of our locations.

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Blood Donation Center Locations

Cleveland Blood, Platelet and Plasma Donation Center - Warzel

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3747 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44115

1-800-RED CROSS Details

Parma Red Cross Blood, Platelet and Plasma Donation Center

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5585 Pearl Road
Parma, OH 44129

1-800-RED CROSS Details

Akron Red Cross Blood, Platelet and Plasma Donation Center - Summit

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501 West Market St
Akron, OH 44303

1-800-RED CROSS Details

Toledo Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center

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3510 Executive Parkway
Toledo, OH 43606

1-800-RED CROSS Details

Local News and Press Releases

News Articles

Graphic warning of driving into floodwaters

Life-threatening Flooding, Tornadoes Threaten Multiple States

April 03, 2025

a collage of two photos taken in Geneva, the one on the left shows Rachel with a leader of another national society and the other is a fun photo Rachel took with three other American Red Crossers at the event as a photo booth.

Military Child Advocates for International Humanitarian Law

April 03, 2025

Red Cross workers talk with a woman in front of a destroyed home

Helping All Around the World

April 02, 2025

Red Cross-Red Crescent Network Responds to Earthquake in Myanmar

April 01, 2025

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Press Releases

Red Cross helping across multiple states as devastating flooding, tornadoes plague Midwest and South

April 06, 2025

March 26 marks Red Cross Giving Day to rally 30,000 people to help families affected by disasters

March 25, 2025

Red Cross responds to weekend tornadoes, wildfires as critical wildfire risk continues in the Midwest

March 17, 2025

American Red Cross honors donors amid growing need for support

March 12, 2025

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News From Across the Region

Mom and daughter training to help disaster victims recover hope

By Eilene E. Guy, American Red Cross volunteer The American Red Cross is often the destination of choice for married couples who want to volunteer: deploying to national disasters, taking therapy dogs into military hospitals, teaching health, safety and swimming … Continue reading →
Lorain County family continues legacy of Red Cross support

By Carolyn Anderson, Senior Regional Philanthropy Officer American Red Cross of Northern Ohio Today is American Red Cross Giving Day. This year, the Red Cross is rallying 30,000 supporters nationwide to make a donation and help deliver aid after disasters. … Continue reading →
National Medal of Honor Day and the Red Cross standard

The American Red Cross is celebrating National Medal of Honor Day, recognizing those members of the United States Armed Forces who have earned the highest military decoration in their service to the country. Stephen Bales, who chairs our Service to … Continue reading →
Paul Wadowick: from lifelong blood donor to blood transfusion recipient

By Tim Poe, American Red Cross volunteer. Our lives can change in a moment, posing difficulties, presenting challenges. In many of these instances, the American Red Cross is there to help, including providing life-saving blood when a transfusion is needed. … Continue reading →
American Red Cross Acts of Courage ’25

Honoring ordinary people who’ve done extraordinary things The 29th Annual American Red Cross Acts of Courage event was a night to remember. As it does every year, the awards ceremony kicked off with the H. Peter Burg Award recipient. The … Continue reading →

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You Can Make a Difference

You Can Make a Difference

The American Red Cross Northern Ohio Region

Events

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Locations

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Northeast Ohio

North Central Ohio

Western Lake Erie

Greater Akron and the Mahoning Valley

Heartland, Stark and Muskingum Lakes

Northeast Ohio

North Central Ohio

Western Lake Erie

Greater Akron and the Mahoning Valley

Heartland, Stark and Muskingum Lakes

Blood Donation Centers

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Cleveland Blood, Platelet and Plasma Donation Center - Warzel

Parma Red Cross Blood, Platelet and Plasma Donation Center

Akron Red Cross Blood, Platelet and Plasma Donation Center - Summit

Toledo Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center

Cleveland Blood, Platelet and Plasma Donation Center - Warzel

Parma Red Cross Blood, Platelet and Plasma Donation Center

Akron Red Cross Blood, Platelet and Plasma Donation Center - Summit

Toledo Red Cross Blood and Platelet Donation Center

Local News and Press Releases

News Articles

Press Releases

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News From Across the Region

Mom and daughter training to help disaster victims recover hope

Lorain County family continues legacy of Red Cross support

National Medal of Honor Day and the Red Cross standard

Paul Wadowick: from lifelong blood donor to blood transfusion recipient

American Red Cross Acts of Courage ’25