Since the American Red Cross Tiffany Circle formed in 2007, its members have dedicated time, talent and treasure to advance the organization's humanitarian mission to alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies. Celebrating 17 years, this philanthropic powerhouse has raised more than $230 million to support vital services in communities across the country and around the world.
More than 175 times a day, Red Cross workers help a family affected by a home fire or other disaster.
Every day, the Red Cross provides about 1,400 services to members of the military, veterans and their families.
The Red Cross needs to collect about 12,000 blood donations and nearly 3,000 platelet donations every day.
On average, over 14,000 people each day receive lifesaving Red Cross training in first aid, water safety and other skills.
On average, more than 320,000 children a day receive a measles or rubella vaccination with help from the Red Cross and our partners.
In January 2006, Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, then-Chairman of the American Red Cross, and Melanie Sabelhaus, then-Vice Chairman of Philanthropy of the Board of Governors, introduced the Tiffany Circle to engage female philanthropists in the Red Cross Mission. Starting in 2006, several promising chapters were chosen to create Tiffany Circle pilot programs to create a community of women leader donors. All founding chapters survive today. The American Red Cross’s Tiffany Circle has grown to over 1,000 members and is the most successful individual annual fundraising initiative in Red Cross history.
The three Favrile T windows in the Board of Governors’ Hall of the American Red Cross National Headquarters building were commissioned by the Tiffany Studios in 1917 as the organization moved into its new building. They depict the theme of ministry to the sick and wounded through sacrifice. Dedicated in 1923, they are reputed to be the largest suite of Tiffany windows created for a secular environment and have remained in site where they can be appreciated in the environment for which they were created. Except for those in churches, most Tiffany windows have been removed from their original location. The detailed molding within the room was designed to complement the windows and enhance their beauty.
Prominent early 20th century leader and secretary of the American Red Cross for many years, Miss Mable T. Boardman, suggested the idea for the windows to the women of the north and south. Each organization contributed $5,000 and the three windows were created for a total of $10,000. The contributions of these two organizations confirmed the dedication of the building "In Memory of the Heroic Women of the Civil War."
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In January 2006, Bonnie McElveen-Hunter, then-Chairman of the American Red Cross, and Melanie Sabelhaus, then-Vice Chairman of Philanthropy of the Board of Governors, introduced the Tiffany Circle to engage female philanthropists in the Red Cross Mission. Starting in 2006, and formally established in 2007, several promising chapters were chosen to create Tiffany Circle pilot programs to create a community of women leader donors. All founding chapters survive today. The American Red Cross’s Tiffany Circle has grown to over 1,275 members and is the most successful individual annual fundraising initiative in Red Cross history.
