Be the Light this Holiday Season

Turn your compassion into action with a gift from the heart

November 18, 2026

Every day, the American Red Cross provides help and hope to more than 28,000 people facing emergencies. Whether it’s disaster relief, lifesaving blood, support for military families, or international aid, this compassionate community makes our work possible.

Thanks to generous donors, we were there for people in their time of need this year. People like Denise, whose neighborhood was heavily affected by the Old Trails Fire in Washington State. And people like Nina, who
lost her home in Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

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Red Cross Disaster Mental Health volunteer Claire Damecour (left) embraces local resident Denise Reid (right) as the team distributes emergency supplies to residents returning to their neighborhood, which was heavily damaged by the Old Trails Fire. Dozens of homes are destroyed, with remnants of chimneys, patio furniture, appliances, and cars as the primary reminder of what a home used to look like.

Photo taken by Jason Colston/American Red Cross

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May 1, 2026. Tinian, Northern Mariana Islands. Long-time Red Cross disaster responder Vic Parker talks with Nina Amansec in front of her home, which was destroyed by Typhoon Sinlaku. “I am alive, at least I am alive,” says Nida.

Photo taken by Scott Marder/American Red Cross.

This holiday season, we’re honored to once again join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as a charity partner in their Light the World Giving Machines

initiative – which offers a unique and meaningful way
to give back.

By visiting one of two Giving Machines in our Northwest
Region, you can donate essential items like hot meals, shelter and infant care kits for families affected by disasters and vaccinations for children around
the world. Your donations come directly to the Red Cross to support people in need.