Donate Now: The best way to help disaster
victims, people in need where you live, and people around the world right now is through a
financial donation to the American Red Cross. A financial contribution allows disaster
victims to quickly obtain basic necessities for themselves and their families. The
International Response Fund helps people affected by international crises. A
donation to your local chapter helps people in need in your community.
The American Red Cross is not a government agency and all Red
Cross disaster assistance is free thanks to the generosity of people like you.
Ninety-one cents of every dollar spent by the American Red Cross goes directly to programs
and services that help people in need. What's more, the value of your donation is
increased by the fact that the ratio of volunteer Red Cross workers to paid staff is
almost 41 to one.