In order to offset the extraordinary challenges to the American Red Cross of South Carolina’s mission of responding to disasters due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Daniel Island Community Fund is generously donating $50,000 dollars to the organization. 

This partnership will help at this uniquely critical moment in our state and nation. The 2021 Hurricane Season is predicted to be one of the busiest seasons on record and as the American Red Cross of South Carolina works to prepare for disasters of any kind, this gift and partnership will help us meet the needs of the communities in South Carolina. Whether it is a family impacted by a fire, a flood or a storm, this gift will help us provide hope and support.

“This has been a very difficult time for everyone in South Carolina and around the country as large disasters continue to occur. As we continue to operate in this COVID-19 environment, our team continues to work hard to respond to those in need across our state and our neighbors in other regions,” said Rod Tolbert, the Regional CEO of the Red Cross of South Carolina. “We are so appreciative of the Daniel Island Community Fund and their generous donation and commitment to partner with us to better our communities and make them more resilient.”

"We are very excited to provide another grant to the Red Cross through the Daniel Island Community Fund, which partners with up to 50 organizations a year throughout the Lowcountry. We've been providing support for nearly a decade now and will continue to do it based on the Red Cross' efforts in the Lowcountry - especially during COVID,” said Pete Harper, Grant Committee Member with the Daniel Island Community Fund.

One of the most important things people can do right now is to make a donation, of any size, to help the American Red Cross continue to deliver its lifesaving mission nationwide by visiting redcross.org, calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or texting the word CORONAVIRUS to 90999. These funds will help us make the urgent investments needed to ensure people can continue to turn to the Red Cross for help and hope—when it’s needed most.

About the American Red Cross:
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families.  The Red Cross is a charitable organization – not a government agency – and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information, please visit www.redcross.org/SC or @RedCrossSC

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