Celebrating Those Who Make Our Mission Possible this Holiday Season

August 31, 2023. Horseshoe Beach, Florida.
Red Cross disaster responder, Joe Apicello, comforts Horseshoe Beach, Florida, resident Julie Thomas. With their emergency response vehicle, Red Cross volunteers are delivering food and supplies in hard-hit neighborhoods after Hurricane Idalia. Recalling the last few days and the devastation wrought by the storm, Julie said I ve never seen anything like this. As a result of the climate crisis, hurricanes are becoming more intense and more destructive with increased rainfall and higher storm surges.
Photo by Scott Dalton/American Red Cross

Thanks to generous partners like BMW NA, Mini USA and Ty that help us deliver our lifesaving mission year-round. This holiday season, join them in turning your compassion into action by giving something that means something.

December 01, 2023

The American Red Cross depends on the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors to fulfill our lifesaving mission every day. In 2023, this support was critical as the climate crisis took a devastating toll on families across the county who experienced a record number of large billion-dollar disasters.

Every day — including over the holidays — people rely on the Red Cross for support and care. That’s why we are so grateful for generous partners who support our critical work year-round and especially during the season of giving.

This includes partners like BMW NA and Mini USA, which are donating $5 to the Red Cross for each BMW and MINI first aid kit sold through June 2024. And it includes partners like Ty, which donated 100% of its profits from original sales of the Aloha Beanie Baby to American Red Cross Hawaii Wildfires relief.

Because of the generosity of donors, we can provide disaster relief, lifesaving blood, international aid, support for the military community and skills that save lives when and where we’re needed most.

Just like our partners, you, too, can turn your compassion into action and give something that means something this holiday season. We invite you to join us in making a difference for those in need.

Make a gift: Did you know that just $50 can provide a person with a day of emergency shelter after a disaster? Or that $20 can provide measles and rubella vaccinations for 10 children and educate their families about the dangers of these diseases? Visit redcross.org to make your tax-deductible gift today.
Give blood: Every 2 seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. You can help save the lives of cancer patients, accident victims, those with sickle cell disease and others in need when you roll up a sleeve to donate. Visit RedCrossBlood.org to make your appointment.
Resolve to volunteer: Volunteers are at the heart of our mission. In fact, our workforce is comprised of 90% volunteers. Find opportunities that match your interests and skills at redcross.org/volunteertoday.

Emergencies don’t take a break for the holidays, and neither does the Red Cross. With your help — and the help of our partners — we can provide hope and comfort to those in need this season and throughout 2024.

About Our Corporate Holiday Supporters:

The Red Cross is grateful for corporate partners who contribute to our Holiday Campaign. They include our national 2023 partners BMW/Mini and Ty. Thanks to the generosity of these and other supporters, the Red Cross is able to bring help and hope to people across the country. To learn more about our corporate holiday supporters, visit redcross.org/HolidayPartners.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides comfort to victims of disasters; supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood; teaches skills that save lives; distributes international humanitarian aid; and supports veterans, military members and their families. The Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission. For more information, please visit redcross.org or CruzRojaAmericana.org, or follow us on social media.