Ways to Donate

How You Can Help Today

Gifts of all kinds are accepted with gratitude, but these are the most effective ways you can make a difference right now.

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Calling all swimmers! Dive into action this June with our Swim Challenge

Receive a Red Cross swim cap and tote bag*

Join our 15 Mile Swim Challenge and support swim lessons in communities with a higher risk of drowning. Join the Facebook group for community and motivation and to start your fundraiser. Click below to get started.

Contact P2PFundraising@redcross.org with questions.

*Participants who start a fundraiser and receive their first donation will receive a Red Cross swim cap and tote bag.

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Are you a CONTENT CREATOR?

This spring join the Power of Red - a charity stream event

Whether you've been directly aided by the Red Cross or simply believe in our mission, consider joining the Power of Red to make a difference in your community. Share your story and support the Red Cross with a charity stream. Dive into the challenge of using red ingredients, red makeup, red art, or playing with a red guitar or controller. Make it uniquely yours and join today!

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All Ways to Donate

From online to in your will, IRA to DAF, there are many ways to make a monetary donation to support all of the urgent humanitarian needs of the American Red Cross.

If donating by mail:

Please make your check or money order payable to the "American Red Cross, Southeast Louisiana Chapter" and mail to:
American Red Cross of Louisiana, 2640 Canal Street, New Orleans, LA 70119.

Individual Giving

Major Gifts

Corporate & Foundation Partnerships

Wills, Trusts & Estate Gifts