When you make a monthly donation to the American Red Cross you are committing to being there for families in life’s toughest moments. A donation of any amount can impact a family in need. A $50 monthly donation could provide a full day of food, shelter, blankets and comfort for a person in the aftermath of a disaster.
Providing Disaster Relief and Comfort: Every 8 minutes, the Red Cross assists families affected by a home fire or other disaster.
Delivering Lifesaving Blood: The Red Cross must collect 12,500 blood donations daily to meet the constant patient need.
Serving Those Who Serve our Nation: Every day, the Red Cross provides 1,500 vital services to members of the military, veterans and their families.
Giving Hope Worldwide: Every day, the Red Cross helps reconnect about 25 families around the world who have been separated by war, disaster or migration.
Training Caregivers and Lifesavers: Every day, the Red Cross makes communities safer by teaching health and safety to nearly 13,000 people.
Join the largest humanitarian network and make a difference today. All new monthly donors will receive a custom Red Cross lapel pin as a thank you!
My story is simple. As I see and hear of disasters near and far, I, also, see The Red Cross ️ there as well. It is a joy to be able to help through a modest monthly contribution. Thank you Red Cross for all you do!
Yvonne, Chicago IL
Giving monthly is the easiest and most convenient way to give. Your charitable giving is at work around the clock helping the Red Cross prepare and respond at a moment’s notice - no further action required.
We are proud that an average of 90 cents of every dollar we spend is invested in delivering care and comfort to those in need.
Red Cross Champions ensure we can be there for families in need.
Below are some frequently asked questions about monthly giving. If you have any additional questions or need help don’t hesitate to reach out to Red Cross Donor Services at 1-800-HELP NOW (1-800-435-7669).
Q: When will my credit card first be charged?
A: Your credit card will be charged on the day you start your monthly donation and on the same day of each following month. Ex: If you start your donation on the 15th of the month your donation will run on the 15th of each following month.
Q: What if I need to make changes to my giving?
A: You can make changes anytime to your monthly gift. If you need to update your payment method, pause, cancel or adjust your monthly gift amount you can do so by accessing My Account or calling our Donor Services team at 1-800-HELP NOW (1-800-435-7669)
Q: What confirmation or receipts will I receive for tax purposes?
A: You will receive an initial email receipt after your first monthly donation and an annual statement in January that summarizes your giving for the previous year.
The American National Red Cross is registered as a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contributions to the American National Red Cross are tax-deductible to the extent permitted by law. The Red Cross' tax identification number is 53-0196605.
