Whether it’s a hurricane, tornado or other disaster, Red Cross volunteers load emergency response vehicles with food and water to distribute in hard-hit neighborhoods. Help deploy a fully stocked Red Cross response vehicle for three days and bring relief and comfort to people when they need it most.
Disasters can force families from their homes with nothing but the clothes on their backs. That’s why Red Cross volunteers step in to provide a safe place to sleep, nourishing meals and a hug. You can help by supplying a full day of emergency shelter with urgently needed essentials, including meals, blankets, a cot and hygiene supplies for people impacted by disaster.
Red Cross health and mental health workers are licensed professionals who help people cope with the physical and emotional aftermath of disasters. The Red Cross covers the cost of deploying these skilled volunteers—including meals and lodging—so they can be there when needed most.
In the aftermath of a disaster, families are left to pick up the pieces. Help Red Cross volunteers distribute cleanup kits stocked with essentials like a mop, broom, pail, scrub brush, disinfectant, gloves, trash bags and more so families can begin putting their home back together.
In the aftermath of a disaster, you can help provide critical financial assistance that will allow families to jumpstart their recovery. Financial assistance can help families replace lost items like clothing or furniture, repair home damage and much more.
The Red Cross is proud that an average of 90 cents of every dollar we spend is invested in delivering care and comfort to those in need.
Giving Day FAQsGiving Day is an opportunity for local communities to come together on one day to help the families who have been impacted by a home fire or other disaster and who urgently need Red Cross services to get back on their feet.
The eleventh annual American Red Cross Giving Day is on Wednesday, March 26, 2025. Giving Day takes place in March during Red Cross Month, when we recognize the people who make our mission possible — volunteers, blood donors, people trained in lifesaving skills and our supporters — who step up to aid others when #HelpCantWait.
In the weeks leading up to Giving Day, we'll share stories of how the Red Cross is helping families prepare for and recover from disasters big and small, each and every day. This year, our goal is to bring together 30,000 supporters to help families when they need it most.
You can get involved in three main ways:
Make a financial donation on Giving Day. Unite with thousands of compassionate people like you by donating at redcross.org/GivingDay. Your gift provides shelter, food, relief items, emotional support and other assistance.
Spread the word about Red Cross Giving Day. Share your passion for helping those in need. Encourage your friends and family to give a gift to help the families who urgently need Red Cross assistance after a home fire or disaster. #HelpCantWait
Start a fundraiser on your favorite livestreaming platform, DonorDrive, Instagram or TikTok and make any day this March your Red Cross Giving Day.
Your gift can provide hope and critical relief, like food, shelter and other essentials to people who need it most. Each donation for American Red Cross Giving Day makes an impact and can help those impacted by disaster.
Yes, you don't have to wait until Giving Day to help people in urgent need. You can donate now. You will receive a confirmation receipt to the email address provided when you completed your donation. Your donation will be included in the total amount raised for Giving Day.
Red Cross Clubs can participate in Giving Day by launching a charity livestream fundraising campaign between now and the end of March. Red Cross Clubs have a special opportunity to win some cool prizes.
Please contact us at charitystream@redcross.org if you have any questions.
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Unless otherwise indicated, donations made on this website for Red Cross Giving Day will be used for Red Cross Disaster Relief, which supports disasters big and small, including home fires.
Yes, your gift is tax deductible. You will receive an e-mail confirmation that will serve as your receipt for tax purposes.
Upon completing your donation on redcross.org you will receive a confirmation receipt for your donation at the email address you provided when you made your donation.
Please contact American Red Cross Donor Care at 1-800-RED-CROSS or submit your request to the financial donation inquiry form so that your inquiry is promptly addressed.
No. The information collected during the event is only used by the American Red Cross. It will not be sold or shared with third-party organizations.