Not to throw shade, but only 3 out of 100 people donate each year. Be the giving type! Come to give blood, platelets or plasma July 1-14 and get an exclusive pair of Red Cross x goodr "Just My Type" sunglasses, while they last. Help save lives this summer:

Red Cross volunteers assisted 26 Somerville residents Sunday, after a fire affected two multi-family buildings. Residents who were displaced were met by our disaster volunteer team who provided financial support and advice on next steps after a home fire.

We're moving into another 3-day extreme heat event. Below are some tips on staying cool and remembering not to forget about those most vulnerable in our communities.

Peep these peepers: Come to give blood, platelets or plasma July 1-14 and get an exclusive pair of Red Cross x goodr sunglasses, while they last. You’re not a basic donor, and these aren’t your basic shades. Don’t miss out:

Volunteers responded to a multi-unit fire on Albee St in Fitchburg Monday evening which affected 11 people. Volunteers provided comfort, next steps advice & financial support. Disaster Action Team volunteers respond to hundreds of fires every year, join at

If you think you can’t donate blood, you might be wrong. Many people think they're not allowed to donate because of old requirements or things they’ve heard. Lives are depending on blood donations, so here’s what to know.

Volunteers from our Central-Western Chapter held a shelter simulation exercise in Shrewsbury. The simulation was led by volunteers Ralph Swick and Karen Marzilli. It's all part of readiness training happening across the Region. Want to get involved? Visit

Here’s to the red, white and YOU! Come to give blood July 1-14 for an exclusive pair of Red Cross x goodr sunglasses, while they last! Don’t forget to take a star-spangled selfie in your new customizable shades to help inspire others! Be a holiday hero:

A sun-sational thank-you! Come to give blood, platelets or plasma July 1-14 & get an exclusive pair of Red Cross x goodr sunglasses, while they last. You can personalize these one-of-a-kind shades with a blood type sticker. Book an appointment:

Volunteers from across MA came together to assemble 2K disaster assistance folders. The documents in these folders will be available in 7 languages to support our communities. These documents are distributed to our clients to give them information and start their recovery.

The Red Cross mission continues here at home and around the world. Our International Services work occurs around the globe. Read more about it.

We can't forget about our four-legged friends during this heat wave. Bring your pets inside during this extreme heat and take precautions if you have to walk a dog during the high temperature weather. More tips at

Red Cross disaster volunteers assisted 4 people burned out of their home in Lawrence Monday evening. Our volunteers offer comfort, advice and financial support to residents affected by disaster. Want to be part of our team? Visit for more details.

We are in the midst of an extreme heat wave in Massachusetts. Use these tips to stay safe, care for your family and people around you. For more tips, visit

Did you know hospitals request type O blood the most? While the Red Cross needs donors of all blood types, more type O blood donors are always needed to keep up with hospital demand. If you have O+ or O- blood, please schedule now:

World Sickle Cell Day fact: 100K+ people in the US live with #sicklecell disease. Blood donors who are Black are nearly 3x more likely to match the blood patients most commonly need to treat sickle cell disease complications. Give blood with the Red Cross:

Even the smallest act of kindness can make the biggest difference! Come to give in June and you'll get a $15 Gift Card by email in thanks for stepping up to help patients in need. Do good. Give blood or platelets:

Powerful women tell powerful stories in service of the Red Cross mission. Just ask anyone who attended the Massachusetts Tiffany Circle annual meeting last night. Thank you to all the female philanthropists who make our work possible! Interested?

ICYMI Congratulations to the Burlington Fire Department holding on to their Battle of the Badges trophy 🏆 They edged out Burlington PD by just two donations- 29 to 27. But the real winners are hospital patients. Thanks to all who rolled up a sleeve!

Your kindness deserves a big thank-you. Come to give blood or platelets in June & get a $15 Gift Card by email. Plus, automatically be entered for a chance to score a $7K gift card! Book a time to help save lives: