Three Ways You Can Help The American Red Cross

1. Volunteer your time and talent
The very foundation of the American Red Cross is its volunteer work force. Our paid staff provides the guidance to attract, involve, and develop a diverse and intergenerational volunteer work force so that the American Red Cross of Summit and Portage Counites can continue to provide effective services that are responsive to the changing needs of the American public. Either through leadership or direct services, our Red Cross paid and volunteer staff work together to deliver on the American Red Cross Promise, "We'll be there!"

Click here to learn more about becoming a Red Cross Volunteer.

2. Donate blood at an American Red Cross sponsored blood drive
It doesn't take much to help save a life! Just an hour or so out of your day could mean a lifetime to someone's child, best friend, grandparent or spouse.

So, what does it take? Donors must be at least 17 years old, weigh at least 110 punds and be in general good health. We ask that you bring a valid photo ID and a list of all current medications with you when you come to donate. You may donate blood every 56 days.

For more information about donating blood, Click here. Or call 1-800-GIVELIFE (1-800-448-3543).

3. Make a donation to help us deliver the programs that make a difference in the community
The American Red Cross of Summit and Portage Counties serves the 600,000 people in our local community with a wealth of humanitarian services including:

• Disaster Preparedness and Relief
• Health and Saftey Training
• Medical Transportation Services (Summit County only)
• Armed Forces Emergency Services
• Blood Sevices
• Community Services

The Red Cross is able to provide these services because of the contributions from people living hee in our community. The American Red Cross is an independent, nonprofit organization that relies primarily on the generosity of the American people, corporations, and foundations for support. The Red Cross is not a government agency and therefore voluntary contributions are the key to our ability to respond immediatly when Help Can't Wait.

When supporting the American Red Cross, you can feel confident that your money is being spent wisely. Nationally, an average of 90 cents of every dollar spent by the Red Cross goes to programs to help those in need. The real value of the Red Cross is magnified by the fact that the ratio of volunteer workers to Paid staff is about 41 to 1. Top financial magazines such as Kiplinger's Personal Finance and Money have consistently rated the Red Cross as one of the top five U.S. charities in their annual reviews.

Click here to make a donation today!