Red Cross Philadelphia

@RedCrossPhilly

We help after disasters, supply blood, teach lifesaving skills and serve veterans & military in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester, Delaware & Montgomery counties.

Philadelphia redcross.org/philly Joined May 2009

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About 8.7 million people in the U.S. have undiagnosed diabetes. It's National Diabetes Month & we're expanding our health offerings to add free A1C testing (prediabetes & diabetes screen) on successful November donations. (1 result in 2026) Book now: rcblood.org/4zwr5Qa

A poster from the American Red Cross titled "Blood donation health insights" lists health metrics: blood pressure, hemoglobin, pulse, and A1C test result. The A1C test is offered during select months, once per calendar year. An image of a red blood drop with a heartbeat line is included.

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Today, our Disaster Action Team volunteers provided emergency assistance to 1 person in follow up to a home fire that occurred Friday on the 1600 block of Annin St. in the Point Breeze neighborhood of South Philadelphia. #EndHomeFires

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Wave "hello!" 👋 if you see our Preparedness volunteers out and about in @CityOfChesterPA on Saturday. We'll be working with the fire department to make homes safer by installing free smoke alarms and delivering fire safety education to residents. soundthealarm.org/philly

A person in a Red Cross vest installs a smoke alarm on a ceiling using a drill. The poster advertises free smoke alarm installations in Chester on November 7th. Contact details for scheduling and logos for the American Red Cross and Chester's fire bureau are included.

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Savannah was diagnosed with cancer at age 6. Blood transfusions give her the energy to keep being a kid through treatment. Inspired by her journey, her mom became a blood donor and is encouraging others to do the same. Help patients like Savannah: redcrossblood.org

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Our Disaster Action Team volunteers are providing emergency support to a family of 7 in response to a home fire on the 5200 block of W. Berks St. in the Wynnefield neighborhood of West Philadelphia. #EndHomeFires