Welcome to the website of the American Red Cross of Defiance County.

Our organization strives to support Defiance County residents who have become a victim of a disaster, whether it is natural or man-made. We also provide life-saving training courses and safety tips for people to use in emergency situations.

The American Red Cross of Defiance County is directed by The American Red Cross, a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its Congressional Charter and the Fundamental Principles of the International Red Cross Movement. Our funding is raised locally through our strategic partnership with the Defiance County United Way, funds raised by local businesses and individuals, and grants received from various local and national sources.

The American Red Cross strives to attract and involve a diverse and multi-skilled volunteer work force. Our volunteers insure that the American Red Cross continues to provide effective services that are responsive to the changing needs of the American public. Special emphasis is placed on the meaningful involvement of youth and young adults, the development of strong volunteer leaders, and the integration of our 1.2 million national Red Cross volunteers into planning at all levels of the organization. Red Cross paid and volunteer staff work together to deliver on the American Red Cross promise, "We'll be there!"

American Red Cross of Defiance County
Penny Mathews – Director
1220 S. Clinton Street
P.O. Box 351
Defiance, Ohio 43512
(419) 782-0136
dredcros@bright.net

A Member Agency of the Defiance County United Way