American Red Cross of Southeast Michigan

Mission: To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.​

Founded by Clara Barton on May 21, 1881, the American Red Cross has been dedicated to serving those in need for over a century. Chartered by Congress in 1900, we are tasked with supporting U.S. service members and their families, as well as providing disaster relief across the nation and around the world.

The American Red Cross Michigan Region plays a vital role in disaster response, offering emergency food, shelter, and recovery assistance to affected families. We also ensure a safe blood supply, provide life-saving training, and work to reduce home fire-related deaths through our safety campaigns.

Our mission depends on the generous contributions of time, blood, and money from volunteers and donors. Together, we bring hope and relief whenever and wherever disaster strikes.

The American Red Cross Michigan Region is dedicated to serving communities in times of crisis by providing essential disaster relief, preparedness education, and long-term recovery support. Our mission is to build a more resilient Michigan by assisting families before, during, and after emergencies.

Through Disaster Cycle Services, we offer immediate relief—including emergency food, clothing, shelter, and personal care items—to those affected by fires, floods, and other disasters. We also help reconnect separated families and provide referrals for long-term assistance. When major disasters strike beyond Michigan, our teams deploy nationwide to provide critical aid.

Our Volunteer Services empower individuals to make a difference, whether by responding to disasters, supporting blood drives, assisting military families, or helping reunite loved ones displaced by conflict.

Through Blood Services, we ensure a safe and reliable blood supply, collecting donations daily to meet the urgent medical needs of hospitals and patients.

We also provide Training Services, offering life-saving courses in CPR/AED, first aid, water safety, and caregiving, equipping communities with essential skills to respond to emergencies.

Our Service to the Armed Forces program supports military members and their families by relaying urgent messages and offering vital assistance in times of need.

Additionally, our Home Fire Campaign aims to reduce home fire-related deaths and injuries by 25% through prevention education and safety measures.

As part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent network, we extend our reach beyond borders, delivering humanitarian aid to the world’s most vulnerable communities.

Through the dedication of our volunteers and the generosity of donors, we stand ready to bring hope, relief, and recovery to those in need—whenever and wherever disaster strikes.

Join us in making a difference.