United Way and Red Cross hosting blood drive in Columbus

The drive aims to meet community needs and address blood shortages.

Mar. 11, 2026 at 11:40am

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The United Way of Bartholomew County and the American Red Cross are partnering to host a blood drive in Columbus, Indiana on March 26th. The drive will take place from 1 to 5 pm at the United Way Center, and donors of all blood types are encouraged to participate, especially those with O-negative, A-negative and B-negative blood.

Why it matters

Blood donations are critical to meeting the ongoing need for blood products in the community. The Red Cross says someone in the U.S. needs blood every two seconds, making drives like this important to maintain adequate blood supplies.

The details

The United Way chose to partner with the Red Cross for this drive due to the organization's commitment to meeting community needs, which aligns with the United Way's own mission. Donors can schedule appointments through the Red Cross Blood Donor App, on the Red Cross website, or by calling 1-800-RED CROSS.

  • The blood drive will be held on Thursday, March 26, 2026 from 1 to 5 pm.

The players

United Way of Bartholomew County

A nonprofit organization that works to create opportunities for a healthier community in Bartholomew County, Indiana.

American Red Cross

A humanitarian organization that provides emergency assistance, disaster relief, and education inside the United States.

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What they’re saying

“We chose to partner with the American Red Cross because of the organization's commitment to meeting community needs, which aligns with United Way's mission to create opportunities for a healthier community.”

— United Way of Bartholomew County (1010wcsi.com)

The takeaway

This blood drive is an important opportunity for the community to come together and support the critical need for blood donations, which can help save lives in the local area and beyond.