# American Red Cross of Illinois

- **Website:** <https://chicagoredcross.com>
- **Primary alias:** `chicagoredcross.com`

## Description

The American Red Cross of Illinois is a vital non-profit organization dedicated to aiding over 12.5 million people across 88 counties in Illinois, Iowa, and Missouri. With six local chapters—Central Illinois, Greater Chicago, Illinois River Valley, Northwest Illinois, Quad Cities, and South Central Illinois—the organization focuses on disaster preparedness, response, and recovery, ensuring community safety and resilience.

Among its essential services, the Red Cross facilitates blood donation drives at multiple centers, including the newly opened locations in Schaumburg and Orland Park, where every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. In addition to blood services, the American Red Cross offers training and certification classes, volunteer opportunities, and various fundraising events, such as the Evening of Stars and the Heroes Event, fostering community engagement and support. By donating or volunteering, individuals can significantly impact those affected by emergencies and help promote preparedness across the region. Join their mission to bring relief and hope to countless lives in need.

## Industries

- 🎗 Community and Society
- 🎗 Philanthropy _(under Community and Society)_
- ⛑ Health
- ⛑ Public Health and Safety _(under Health)_

## Links

- [twitter](https://twitter.com/RedCrossIL)
- [instagram](https://instagram.com/redcrossil)
- [linkedin](https://linkedin.com/company/american-red-cross)
- [facebook](https://facebook.com/RedCrossIL)

## Logos & icons

- icon _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idjPPkF7jp/w/210/h/210/theme/dark/icon.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1722595643536)

## Colors

| Name | Hex | Theme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Alizarin Crimson | #e11b22 | accent |
| Mine Shaft | #333333 | dark |
| White | #ffffff | light |

## Imagery

- banner _(primary)_ — JPEG — [download](https://cdn.brandfetch.io/idjPPkF7jp/w/1500/h/500/id7T1R9mi_.jpeg?c=1bxid64Mup7aczewSAYMX&t=1722595643412)

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