American Red Cross of Massachusetts
About
The American Red Cross of Massachusetts is the state’s branch of the national nonprofit humanitarian organization, listed with the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce. Its core work is disaster relief, helping people affected by disasters big and small. Alongside disaster response, the organization collects blood, offers training programs and works with volunteers across the state, while the national Red Cross also monitors and responds to significant disasters overseas.
Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881, and it remains part of the global Red Cross and Red Crescent movement. In Massachusetts, the region maintains chapter offices and blood donation centers, and it shares local stories on its regional blog, such as a New Bedford neighborhood rallying after a restaurant fire. Residents can support the mission with a financial gift, a blood donation or volunteer service, and clients and volunteers are invited to share their own experiences.
What to Know
- One Wakefield blood donor won a trip to Super Bowl LX through a donation made in January 2026.
- Information about state CNA (certified nursing assistant) testing is available through the organization.
- The annual Boston Heroes Breakfast in spring honors local people for extraordinary acts of courage and service.
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