Our mission	The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.​

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American Red Cross Of Tampa Bay

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Nurses Needed! Hurricanes Require Heroes! Nurses are community heroes and the American Red Cross of Central Florida needs your help! During COVID-19, we need licensed nurses who can work in emergency shelters to help assess people’s health and provide hands-on care for those in need during their stay. We hope that you consider volunteering with the Red… See full description Hurricanes Require Heroes! Nurses are community heroes and the American Red Cross of Central Florida needs your help! During COVID-19, we need licensed nurses who can work in emergency shelters to help assess people’s health and provide hands-on care for those in need during their stay. We hope that you consider volunteering with the Red Cross – you can have a meaningful impact by serving individuals and communities. Join us and become a hero in your community! Hide full description Adults (18+) Ongoing Individuals Skills-based Learn More

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Clothing Donation Program Your old clothes can be turned into cash for your local Red Cross!   Americans each discard an average of 68 pounds of clothes every year. By donating your clothing to charity, you can put some of that to good use. Here are some tips on clearing out your closet and helping others enjoy your unwanted clothing and textiles. Clean Out the Closet Do a thorough de-clutter of the space that you want to clear out. Make the donation pile so that you know what's ready to go. Item Collection Learn More

About us	Headquartered in Tampa, the Central Florida Region serves over 8.2 million people in Brevard, Charlotte, Citrus, DeSoto, Flagler, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Lake, Manatee, Orange, Osceola, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota, Seminole, Sumter, and Volusia Counties.