Ways to Donate

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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Calling all swimmers! Dive into action this June with our Swim Challenge

Receive a Red Cross swim cap and tote bag*

Join our 15 Mile Swim Challenge and support swim lessons in communities with a higher risk of drowning. Join the Facebook group for community and motivation and to start your fundraiser. Click below to get started.

Contact P2PFundraising@redcross.org with questions.

*Participants who start a fundraiser and receive their first donation will receive a Red Cross swim cap and tote bag.

Register For the Swim Challenge Today!

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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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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.

If donating by mail:

Please make your check or money order payable to the "American Red Cross" and mail to:
100 Niantic Ave Suite A, Providence, RI 02907

Individual Giving

Major Gifts

Corporate & Foundation Partnerships

Wills, Trusts & Estate Gifts

Individual Giving

Major Gifts

Corporate & Foundation Partnerships

Wills, Trusts & Estate Gifts

Monetary Donations

The disaster assistance the Red Cross provides is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. That is why one of the best ways to help neighbors right now is through a financial donation.