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Fresh Holiday Giving Ideas for the Do-Gooders of the World

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New (and super easy!) gift ideas.

You make cookies for your neighbors. You donate hats and gloves to homeless shelters. You fulfill a child’s holiday wishes by sponsoring a Christmas shoebox giveaway.

But this season, maybe it’s too much. Or maybe you’re looking for some fresh new giving ideas. Whatever the case, the American Red Cross Holiday Gift Catalog has you covered:

  • Give blankets to children and families standing in the cold after their home is destroyed by fire.
  • Help keep babies healthy in the aftermath of disasters.
  • Provide items like a toothbrush and a robe for injured military members brought in from the battlefield with no personal belongings.
  • Instead of trying to exchange gifts with coworkers, why not pool your money and gift vaccinations to an entire village?
  • Even do-gooders might get squeamish with the sight of needles. Here’s your chance to help ensure an ongoing blood supply without rolling up a sleeve.

    • BONUS FEATURES Let people know you honored them with a gift, or encourage them to donate as well, with free holiday greeting cards or eCards to announce your donation.

    There’s also an opportunity to grab some Red Cross swag for yourself. While supplies last, you could pick up a Red Cross water bottle, fleece throw, messenger bag and first aid kit and more.

    Head online to help our troops, fulfill urgent needs in the United States and show your compassion for global needs – all with the click of a button.

    Tags: Holiday Campaign 2014.
    About the American Red Cross:
    The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies about 40 percent of the nation's blood; teaches skills that save lives; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a not-for-profit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or cruzrojaamericana.org, or visit us on Twitter at @RedCross.

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      Emergency is the one-download resource that puts vital information at your fingertips. This “all-inclusive” app combines more than 35 different severe weather and emergency alerts from natural to man-made, giving you real-time information to help keep you and your loved ones safe.

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    • Pet First Aid App

      Take care of your furry family member. The American Red Cross Pet First Aid app puts veterinary advice for everyday emergencies in the palm of your hand. Get the app and be prepared to act when called upon. With videos, interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice it’s never been easier to know Pet First Aid.

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      Team Red Cross wants you! Join Team Red Cross to help provide the care and comfort needed to communities when the unthinkable occurs.

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      Be ready for wildfires with the Wildfire App by the American Red Cross. Get the latest state-by-state wildfire news and updates, prepare your family, home and pets, let loved ones know that you are safe even if the power is out – a must have for anyone who lives in an area that is susceptible to wildfires or has loved ones that do.

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      Get your family and home ready for a tornado with the official Tornado App from the American Red Cross. The Tornado app puts everything you need to know prepare for a tornado – and all that comes with it – in the palm of your hand. With interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice it’s never been easier to be ready.
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    • First Aid App

      The official American Red Cross First Aid app puts expert advice for everyday emergencies in your hand. Available for iPhone and Android devices, the official American Red Cross First Aid app offers videos, interactive quizzes and simple step-by-step advice it’s never been easier to know first aid.

    • Hurricane App

      Monitor conditions in your area or throughout the storm track, prepare your family and home, find help and let others know you are safe even if the power is out – a must have for anyone who lives in an area where a hurricane may strike or has loved ones who do.

    • Shelter Finder App

      The Red Cross Shelter Finder is available in the iTunes store and works on iOS devices. The Shelter Finder displays open Red Cross shelters and their current population on an easy to use map interface.

    • Earthquake App

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