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American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania We help after disasters, supply blood, teach lifesaving skills and serve veterans & military.

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Region of the American Red Cross serves approximately 4.2 million people in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. Our region provides food and shelter in emergencies, assists members of our armed forces and their families, teaches lifesaving skills, collects lifesaving blood, and so much more. All American Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people.

Americana, un espacio para aprender, compartir experiencias, recibir noticias y conectar con otras personas comprometida...
10/16/2026

Americana, un espacio para aprender, compartir experiencias, recibir noticias y conectar con otras personas comprometidas con salvar vidas mediante la donación de sangre. ¡Únete! https://bit.ly/3VdufZv

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're celebrating the power of partnership. Members of NAHN Philadelphia Chapter joined Re...
10/15/2026

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we're celebrating the power of partnership. Members of NAHN Philadelphia Chapter joined Red Cross SEPA earlier this month to explore ways to expand their impact in local communities. By working together on blood donation awareness, health equity and community outreach, we can help ensure more people have access to lifesaving resources and support.

Tap the link in our comments to read more.

Historic eligibility changes have made blood donation more inclusive, allowing more people to roll up a sleeve and suppo...
10/15/2026

Historic eligibility changes have made blood donation more inclusive, allowing more people to roll up a sleeve and support patients. Take pride in every drop: www.RedCrossBlood.org/LGBTQ

For Nora, resilience means finding a way forward when life changes in an instant. In 2008, a devastating apartment fire ...
10/14/2026

For Nora, resilience means finding a way forward when life changes in an instant.

In 2008, a devastating apartment fire forever altered her family's story, bringing unimaginable loss and heartbreak. Through it all, Nora leaned on her strength, her loved ones and the support of colleagues who became family.

As a longtime employee of the American Red Cross, she experienced firsthand what it means when the organization rallies around one of its own during a time of crisis.

In the years that followed, Nora transformed grief into purpose. She has dedicated herself to honoring her daughters' memory, including sharing the impact of organ donation and the lifesaving legacy it can create.

At the same time, she continues her work at the Red Cross, helping process donated blood that will go on to save patients' lives. Every unit she helps prepare is a reminder that even in the face of profound loss, hope, compassion and generosity can endure.

Nora's journey is a powerful testament to resilience, love and the lasting impact one person can have on countless others.

Tap the link in our comments to read Nora's story.

Help pump up the blood supply! Come to give blood or platelets Sept. 21-Oct. 18 and we'll thank you with a $15 e-gift ca...
10/13/2026

Help pump up the blood supply! Come to give blood or platelets Sept. 21-Oct. 18 and we'll thank you with a $15 e-gift card to your choice of merchant. Book now: https://rcblood.org/4frUYJx.

Eight years ago, Gene joined the Red Cross looking for a meaningful way to stay active after he retired. What he found w...
10/12/2026

Eight years ago, Gene joined the Red Cross looking for a meaningful way to stay active after he retired. What he found was a purpose that keeps him showing up for neighbors facing some of their darkest moments.

From supporting families after home fires to helping coordinate disaster responses across Philadelphia, Gene has seen firsthand the difference a compassionate volunteer can make.

“You going out in the rain and snow in the middle of the night is a blessing,” he says. "You're not just giving. You're receiving too."

Today, Gene is still answering the call, proving that one volunteer can make a lasting impact. Tap the link below to read his story.

Would your family know what to do if a fire started in your home?More than half of Philadelphians don't have a home fire...
10/11/2026

Would your family know what to do if a fire started in your home?

More than half of Philadelphians don't have a home fire escape plan, and only 6% of those with a plan have practiced it.

As we wrap up , take a few minutes to create and practice a home fire escape plan. In a home fire, you may have as little as 2 minutes to get out safely.

Download a free escape plan template in English or Spanish at the link in our comments.

"Too often, preparedness is viewed through the lens of fear. We see it differently. It’s taking a few minutes today to p...
10/11/2026

"Too often, preparedness is viewed through the lens of fear. We see it differently. It’s taking a few minutes today to protect the people you love tomorrow."

may have ended but fire safety education never stops.

In addition to our video conversation series with Philadelphia Fire Department Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson and American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania CEO Jennifer Graham, the leaders also shared their thoughts in an essay about building a fire-resilient Philadelphia.

Read it by tapping the link in our comments.

Earlier this year, Tammy woke up to find smoke filling her Philadelphia home."The hallway was completely filled with smo...
10/10/2026

Earlier this year, Tammy woke up to find smoke filling her Philadelphia home.

"The hallway was completely filled with smoke. I couldn't see anything," she recalled. "Somehow, despite the smoke filling the house, I didn't bump into anything or miss a step. I made my way downstairs and all the way to the front door. When I opened it, there was a firefighter standing on my porch."

Tammy made it out safely but the smoke damage in her home was extensive, leading her to stay at the Red Cross House in West Philadelphia for several weeks.

“Sometimes you don’t know what help is available, especially when you’re dealing with an emergency,” she said. “The person from the Red Cross looked at my home and told me, ‘Please let us help you.’ That kindness and compassion made all the difference.”

At the Red Cross House, Tammy had a private room and bathroom, 3 meals a day, access to laundry facilities and more. What she remembers most is the peace she experienced as she began to recover from the ordeal.

When asked what having that help meant, she struggled to put it into words. “There are no words to describe it. It’s priceless,” she said.

The experience has changed the way Tammy thinks about preparedness. She now regularly considers home escape routes, emergency preparedness kits, the needs of elderly neighbors and how mobility challenges can affect evacuation.

Her message to others is simple: don’t assume you’re prepared.

“Think through exactly how you would get out of your home if there were a fire,” she said. “Have a plan, practice it and know your escape routes before you need them. A fire doesn’t give you time to figure it out.”

Tap the link in our comments to read Tammy's story.

10/10/2026

In the final part of our conversation with Philadelphia Fire Department Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson and American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania CEO Jennifer Graham, we asked the leaders to think about what a fire-resilient Philadelphia would look like 5 years from now.

There's more conversations to be had! Tap the link in our comments to watch the full video.

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