Red Cross Central Illinois Chapter

Red Cross Military Services

The Red Cross operates an around-the-clock, around-the-world emergency communication network for the men and women of the Armed Forces and their families. This service operates 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and transmits or receives over 800,000 messages a year -- at no cost to service personnel or their families.

To reach members of your family who are in the armed forces, during times of emergency need, call the Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Community Facility toll-free number: 1-877-272-7337.

Please be prepared to provide the service member's:

  • Full Name
  • Social Security Number
  • Branch of Service
  • Rank
  • Military Unit

For additional information, you may contact the American Red Cross in Peoria at (309) 677-7272, in Champaign at (217) 351-5861, and in Danville at (217) 431-5600.

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