American Red Cross
Bluegrass Chapter
Serving Bourbon, Clark, Estill, Fayette, Jessamine, Powell, and Scott Counties
Chapter News
February-18-2010
Heroes Campaign Kickoff 2010


The Bluegrass Chapter of the American Red Cross is pleased to announce the kick-off of its third annual Fayette County Heroes Campaign.  The campaign was l
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August-31-2009
The Bluegrass Chapter Makes Donation to the Veterans Hospital
In a unique grant designed to assist veterans and military families, the Red Cross Veterans Affairs Volunteer Services Program (VAVS) has donated over $12,000.00 worth of comfort items to the two
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August-10-2009
Local Interests Team Up to Help Deserving Youth
For the Breathitt County Junior Red Cross Club the highlight of the year is their annual trip to see the Lexington Legends play baseball.  It is a much deserved reward for those students who ha
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August-6-2009
Join the Red Cross at The Penguin Piano Bar for the Summer Swim!
Join the Bluegrass Chapter of the American Red Cross on Friday, August 14, at the Penguin Piano Bar in downtown Lexington.  All proceeds from the $5 cover charge will be donated to the Bluegrass
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How We Help

The Bluegrass Area Chapter, chartered in 1917, assists clients in a local seven-county area consisting of Fayette, Estill, Clark, Bourbon, Powell, Scott, and Jessamine Counties by providing the following services:

Disaster Services
Service to the Armed Forces
International Social Services
Health & Safety Courses
WHEELS Transportation Program

Locally, the Red Cross provides relief to the victims of more than 200 disasters each year, provides more than 1,800 individual services to our military service men and women and their families, and trains nearly 12,000 individuals in lifesaving skills.