Programs & Services

Our chapter offers a wide range of services to the people of Chester, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, and most of Bucks and Delaware counties.  Click on the links below to learn more about our four main lines of service:

Emergency Services

When disaster strikes, the Red Cross provides shelter, food, and health and mental health services to address basic human needs. We also provide emergency assistance to military families through the Armed Forces Emergency Services program. Our Emergency Operations Center is staffed around the clock, and can be reached at (215) 299 4889. Learn more...

Youth Services

A local and national leader youth development and training, our chapter plays a significant role in schools, neighborhoods, recreational centers, and faith based organizations of the region. We offer specialized programs utilizing hands-on activities and service learning opportunities, striving to empower children’s lives by focusing on skill development related to personal and civic responsibility, healthy behavior, and preparedness. Learn more...

Health and Safety Services

The chapter provides lifesaving education and skills through training in First Aid, CPR/Automated External Defibrillator, and water safety.  In addition, we offer programs in Nurse Assistant Training and workplace HIV/AIDS prevention.  To inquire about health and safety courses, send an email to courses@redcross-philly.org, or visit our online course registration page.

Your American Red Cross also participates in health fairs and other types of informative, community-based events. Click here for information on how you can request Red Cross representation at an upcoming community event.

International Services

The Red Cross is proud of how it makes a difference in the lives of people around the world every day.  Our chapter helps to link people separated during times of disaster or conflict, provides instruction and resources on International Humanitarian Law, and helps other Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies to build vital programs and services in developing countries.  We connect Southeastern Pennsylvania with the world.

Blood Service Support
Our chapter works in conjunction with the American Red Cross Penn-Jersey Blood Region to provide volunteers for bloodmobiles in the suburban areas of Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery counties. Every day our Blood Services Support Volunteers help create a pleasant, efficient and satisfying experience for blood donors at their local bloodmobiles.