American Red Cross

The American Red Cross in Central New York is part of the national humanitarian organization best known for disaster relief and blood collection. Its network of donors, volunteers and employees shares a mission of preventing and relieving suffering, here at home and around the world.

Blood banking is a big part of that work, and local blood drives depend on community donors. The Red Cross also helps with emergency preparedness and response, which matters in a region that sees heavy snow, flooding and the occasional house fire. Volunteers are central to all of it.

What to Know

• The Red Cross collects blood and operates as a blood bank.
• Its mission is preventing and relieving suffering, locally and globally.
• Volunteers, donors and employees all play a role.
• It is a member of Caz Life Business, the Greater Liverpool Chamber of Commerce and the Greater Oneida Chamber of Commerce.