Be sure to visit our Frequently Asked Questions section of the American Red Cross. We appreciate the extreme generosity of the American people in this time of national need. We ask for your patience as we help the people who need it the most. Military Emergencies: If you or a member of your family are a member of the military and are experiencing an emergency, please contact your local American Red Cross chapter. To find your local chapter, search our ZIP Code Locator. New Volunteers: Every day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. . . whether it is half a million disaster victims or one sick child who needs blood. Our work is made possible by people like you, people who lend a helping hand. Red Cross volunteers come from all walks of life. They are all ages: young people, nurses, seniors ... everyone has something special to offer, including you. To find you how you can get involved, enter your zip code in our ZIP Code Locator. It is simple to use. Enter your zip code at home, or work, or of the location in which you would like to serve. Press enter and you will be directed to the local Red Cross unit nearest your desired location. Email Blood Questions: Questions regarding Blood, Plasma, Bone Marrow, Cord Blood or Tissue donations, click here. To Make a Donation: Call 1-800 435 7669 or visit the online donation system. If you are experiencing problems while donating online, it is due to extremely heavy volume on our Web site. Please try again later in the week or call our 800 number. Local Red Cross Chapter To contact your local chapter visit our chapter locator. General Red Cross Questions (non-blood): For all other inquiries please complete this form or contact us at the address below: American Red Cross National Headquarters 2025 E Street, NW Washington, DC 20006 Phone: (202) 303-4498 Disaster Assistance info: (866) GET-INFO (866-438-4636) To make a donation: (800) HELP-NOW (800-435-7669)