American Red Cross of Oklahoma

The American Red Cross of Oklahoma is a non-profit organization headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. With a staff of four employees, the organization relies heavily on a dedicated corps of over 1,000 volunteers to carry out its mission. The American Red Cross Serving Oklahoma provides a wide range of services to residents of the state's 77 counties. Their primary focus is on disaster relief, responding to an average of over 2,000 local disasters annually. Services offered during disasters include emotional support, emergency shelter, food, and comfort. Beyond disaster response, the organization also focuses on preparedness through educational courses in First Aid, CPR, Lifeguarding, Babysitter training, and Community Disaster Education. Additionally, they provide emergency communications, counseling, and other support services to Oklahoma military families and facilitate blood drives to ensure a steady supply of blood products to hospitals and healthcare facilities. The organization boasts a long history in Oklahoma, with the first office established in 1917. Their extensive network of four chapters and volunteers allows them to effectively serve the vast majority of the state. For more information about the American Red Cross of Oklahoma and its services, please visit redcross.org/oklahoma.