Red Cross: Help Strengthen Our Community During Red Cross Month

Donate, Volunteer, Give Blood, or Take a Class

A volunteer brings comfort to people displaced from a home fire, blood collections teams welcome back donors after winter storms disrupt the blood supply, a military officer returns home from deployment to be with family, and a local community member learns hands-only CPR.

All these actions make our communities stronger – and they all happened because of support and involvement with the American Red Cross.

This March, the Red Cross of Wisconsin is honoring those who make its mission possible during the 80th annual American Red Cross Month celebration — a national tradition that began in 1943 when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation.

Here in Wisconsin, Governor Tony Evers and many local community mayors have signed proclamations declaring March 2023 as Red Cross month.

“When help can’t wait during emergencies, people in Wisconsin rally together to provide relief and hope for neighbors in need,” said Mark Thomas, CEO and Regional Executive for the Red Cross of Wisconsin. “This humanitarian spirit is at the heart of our community, and we are proud to honor all those who make our mission possible during this year’s Red Cross Month celebration. You can join in their commitment by donating, volunteering, giving blood or platelets, or taking a lifesaving skills course.”

Participate in Red Cross Month by visiting redcross.org to make a financial donation, give blood or platelets, become a volunteer, or take a class in lifesaving skills, such as first aid, CPR, and how to use an AED.

On March 22nd, you can also join our annual Red Cross Giving Day campaign by donating HERE to help provide shelter, food, relief items, emotional support and other assistance for people affected by disasters big and small.

HELP CAN’T WAIT DURING EMERGENCIES

Over 630 people have received comfort and essentials from Red Cross disaster teams after more than 150 home fires across Wisconsin and the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan since the start of 2023. Our teams are in search of new volunteers who want to help people through their darkest time following local disasters.

Areas of particular disaster volunteer need include Milwaukee, Beloit, Hayward, Monroe, Rhinelander, Racine and Ladysmith. To join or share our many in-person and virtual disaster volunteer roles, Please Click Here.

PREVENT A BLOOD SHORTAGE  When volunteer blood and platelet donors lend an arm this March, they’ll help keep the blood supply from dropping this spring. All who come to give blood, platelets or plasma March 1-31, 2023,​​​​ will receive a $10 Visa® Prepaid Card by email.* Plus, they’ll be automatically entered for a chance to win a $3,000 Visa Prepaid Card – which could help toward expenses like gas or groceries. There will be five lucky winners.* Terms for both offers apply. Click HERE for details.

To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org, or call 1-800-RED CROSS.

Upcoming blood donation opportunities March 1-31  in our area

De Pere

3/7/2023: 12 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Our Lady of Lourdes, 1307 Lourdes Ave

3/16/2023: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., St Mark Lutheran Church, St Mark Lutheran Church, 2066 Lawrence Dr.

3/23/2023: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Keller Willams, Keller Williams, 1674 Eisenhower Rd.

3/27/2023: 12:30 p.m. – 5 p.m., St Francis Xavier, 220 S Michigan St

Green Bay

2/28/2023: 11:30 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/1/2023: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Kress Center, 2358 Leon Bond Drive

3/1/2023: 11:30 a.m. – 6:15 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/2/2023: 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., Green Bay Community Church, 600 Cardinal Lane

3/3/2023: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 3195 S. Ridge Rd.

3/3/2023: 8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/4/2023: 8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/5/2023: 8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/6/2023: 8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/7/2023: 11:30 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/7/2023: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., Calvary Lutheran Church, 1301 S Ridge Rd

3/8/2023: 11:30 a.m. – 6:15 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/9/2023: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Ferguson Family YMCA Downtown, 235 N Jefferson St

3/10/2023: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 3195 S. Ridge Rd.

3/10/2023: 8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/10/2023: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., The Automobile Gallery and Event Center, 400 S. Adams St.

3/11/2023: 8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/12/2023: 8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/13/2023: 8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/14/2023: 11:30 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/14/2023: 12:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m., Faith Lutheran Church, 2335 S Webster Ave

3/15/2023: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, 200 S Ashland Ave

3/15/2023: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Tundra Lodge, Tundra Lodge Resort & Conference Center, 865 Lombardi Ave

3/15/2023: 11:30 a.m. – 6:15 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/16/2023: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Broadview YMCA Allouez, 380 Broadview Drive

3/17/2023: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 3195 S. Ridge Rd.

3/17/2023: 8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/18/2023: 8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/19/2023: 8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/20/2023: 8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/21/2023: 11:30 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/22/2023: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m., Bethel Lutheran Church, 1350 Bond St

3/22/2023: 11:30 a.m. – 6:15 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/24/2023: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 3195 S. Ridge Rd.

3/24/2023: 8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/25/2023: 8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/26/2023: 8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/27/2023: 8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/28/2023: 11:30 a.m. – 6:45 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/29/2023: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m., Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, 2740 W Mason Street

3/29/2023: 11:30 a.m. – 6:15 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

3/30/2023: 11:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., YMCA Howard, 601 Cardinal Ln

3/31/2023: 7:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m., Elks Lodge, 3195 S. Ridge Rd.

3/31/2023: 8 a.m. – 2 p.m., Graceway Fellowship, 1750 Dousman St.

3/31/2023: 8:15 a.m. – 3 p.m., Green Bay Blood Donation Center, 2131 Deckner Ave

Greenleaf

3/6/2023: 2 p.m. – 6 p.m., Alleluia Lutheran Church, 6725 Elmro Rd

New Franken

3/3/2023: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., St Joseph Church, 5996 Cty Rd K

Pulaski

3/22/2023: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m., Assumption BVM Church, 124 E Pulaski St

Suamico

3/15/2023: 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Idlewild Park Pavilion, 1500 Cotton Drive

Wrightstown

3/6/2023: 1 p.m. – 6 p.m., American Legion, American Legion, 924 Main St.

 

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org