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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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Planned Giving

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Give with a Qualified Charitable Distribution

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Featured Donation Program

Donate Your Vehicle

Making a Vehicle Donation is Quick and Secure

To get started, simply click the button below and fill out the online form or call 1-855-92 RC CAR (855-927-2227).
Our partners will pick up your vehicle at a time that works for you – at no cost to you.
We’ll send you a tax receipt and acknowledgement for your generous donation.
Our partners will sell your vehicle and the proceeds will support the mission of the American Red Cross.

Get Started

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Make a splash for a great cause!

Dive into action this June with the 15 Mile Swim Challenge hosted by the American Red Cross

By joining, you will provide swim lessons to help reduce drownings and build competence in the water.

Start a fundraiser on Facebook or Instagram and earn your exclusive Red Cross towel when you receive your first donation.

Click below to get started.

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Join the SNACK SQUAD for Disaster Relief!

Share a pic of your favorite snack on social media, tag your friends, and help those in need.

When a disaster threatens a community, the Red Cross quickly mobilizes to provide immediate relief, such as safe shelter, nourishing meals, health services, comfort, and more.

Encourage your community to text SNACK to 90999 to donate $10 to Red Cross Disaster Relief.

Let's snack, share, and support together!

Learn more about our snack campaign

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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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Meals With Meaning

Nourishing communities, one meal at a time

Some meals are better shared. When disaster strikes, the Red Cross is there to provide immediate relief, offering safe shelter, nourishing meals, health services, comfort and more. This March, you can support disaster relief efforts by sharing your go-to comfort meal on social media and encouraging your friends and family to donate by texting MEALS to 90999.

Together, we can provide #MealsWithMeaning.

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50 Miles YOUR Way - walk, run, dance, cartwheel, rollerblade, ski, swim, other ... ?

Any way you do it will help save lives and bring relief to those in need

Jump into action this November by joining the 50 Miles Your Way Facebook Challenge hosted by the American Red Cross.

Join the Facebook group for community and motivation, start a fundraiser, and we’ll send you a Red Cross water bottle after you receive your first donation.

Contact P2PFundraising@redcross.org with questions.

Join the Facebook Group Today!

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New year, New goals!

This February, challenge yourself to Walk 100 Miles for the Red Cross!

Lace up your sneakers, join a community of walkers on Facebook, and help the Red Cross support families affected by disasters. Join the Facebook group for community and motivation, start a fundraiser, and we’ll send you a cozy Red Cross winter hat when you receive your first donation!

Start your fundraiser today

Gamers grab your controllers, keyboards, and headsets and join the fight against disaster!

Level up this October by joining our Gamers vs. Disaster campaign and raising funds for the American Red Cross Disaster Relief. Whether you're facing fierce in-game challenges or teaming up with friends, you’ll be supporting those impacted by disasters.

Earn a Rescue Royale Gamers vs. Disasters baseball hat* when you raise $25 or more. Play, stream, and make a difference!

*While supplies last.

Start your fundraiser today

Do you want to give back in the new year?

Check out two great ways you can fundraise for the Red Cross this February

150 Mile Bike Facebook Challenge

Cycle into action this February

Bring relief to those in need by joining the 150 Mile Bike Challenge. Join the Facebook group for community and motivation, start a fundraiser, and you will earn a Red Cross tumbler after receiving your first donation.

Join the Facebook Group Today (150 Mile Bike)

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58 Mile Walk Facebook Challenge

Lace up and help save lives

Bring relief to those in need by joining the 58 Mile Walk Challenge. Join the Facebook group for community and motivation, start your fundraiser, and earn a Red Cross tumbler after raising $25 or more.

Join the Facebook Group Today (58 Mile Walk)

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.