The American Red Cross is where people mobilize to help our neighbors – across the street, across the country, and across the world – in all kinds of emergencies. Locally, we respond over 2,000 disasters every year and teach more than a quarter-million people in Illinois each year health, safety and disaster preparedness skills. The American Red Cross of Illinois depends on more than 4,000 passionate, dedicated volunteers just like you. Together, we serve 12.4 million people in across 88 counties in Illinois, Iowa and Missouri. We could use your help as well! Follow us and we’ll keep you up to date with volunteer opportunities, Red Cross events, and good advice about first aid and disaster preparedness.