Every September, we at the American Red Cross recognize National Preparedness Month - a moment to educate and empower our neighbors to be ready whenever an emergency strikes.

This month, we encourage you to participate by building an emergency plan with your family and preparing the supplies you’ll need. You can learn more about that here.

In addition to supporting preparedness, we work around the clock to provide critical assistance wherever and whenever an emergency strikes. And more than 25,000 people depend on our support every single day.

If you’re able, please make a gift in honor of National Preparedness Month to help us stay prepared and ready to respond to emergencies of all types.

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Download the Red Cross Emergency App

GET THE APP

Stay safe during disasters with expert tips and useful tools. The FREE Emergency app is simple to use and lets you customize 40 different weather alerts with fast notifications. It provides step-by-step guides to help you prepare and you can easily find Red Cross disaster service sites with an interactive map. To make sure you’re ready for the unexpected this National Preparedness Month, download the free Red Cross Emergency app today or text GETEMERGENCY to 90999.

Be a Part of the Red Cross Mission

FUNDRAISE FOR DISASTER RELIEF

Every eight minutes, the Red Cross responds to a disaster - and can remain on the ground for days, weeks and sometimes months afterward. This work would not be possible without the generosity of our incredible supporters. You can make an impact and join our lifesaving mission by starting your own fundraiser! Share your fundraising efforts with your loved ones and let them know their contribution will help people recover from disasters big and small, whenever and wherever they occur across the country. Start your fundraiser today!

Be a Friend.
Give Blood!

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Being a friend never goes out of style. Neither does taking care of your community. You can do both by giving blood to help patients in need. Come to give by Sept. 21 and we’ll show our thanks with an exclusive American Red Cross x PEANUTS^® mystery bag with one of four Snoopy and Woodstock T-shirts, while they last.

Plus, you might just score a golden ticket in your mystery bag - your exclusive pass to receive all four T-shirts! Book your appointment now!

Bring a friend to give blood with you and they’ll get a tee, too. Happy dance for helping save even more lives! Maybe you’ll get the same design or something different (how fun!). Either way, you don’t want to miss out on being part of this coveted collab. Schedule now!

Become a Blood Donor Ambassador! Save Lives, One Blood Drive at a Time!

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As a volunteer ambassador, youll ensure every blood donor has a wonderful experience from start to finish. Greet donors with a warm smile, assist them with checking in and express heartfelt thanks for their generous donation. You’ll be a key part of our Biomedical Services team, making a real difference every day. Each shift you take helps save lives. This role is perfect for you if you love engaging with all kinds of people and thrive in building meaningful connections. Become a hero in action!

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

GET INVOLVED

As we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, the American Red Cross honors the rich contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities to our society. From disaster responders to dedicated blood donors, the impact of Hispanic heritage is woven into the fabric of our mission. This month, we shine a spotlight on the vital role of Hispanic Red Cross volunteers, and we invite you to become part of this important work. Learn more about why multicultural communications matter, the power of Hispanic heritage in mission delivery and how you can get involved.

Become a Champion with a Monthly Donation

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We are inviting you to join a special group of supporters we call Red Cross Champions! When you give a monthly gift, your charitable giving is at work around the clock helping the Red Cross prepare and respond at a moment’s notice - no further action required.

"My story is simple. As I see and hear of disasters near and far, I also see the Red Cross there as well. It is a joy to be able to help through a modest monthly contribution. Thank you, Red Cross, for all you do!" - Yvonne, Red Cross Champion

Become a Red Cross Champion today!

Support the American Red Cross with PayPal
PayPal is making it easier than ever to support the Red Cross. By setting the American Red Cross as your favorite charity in the Donate section of the PayPal app, you can make a donation with just a few taps.

Learn more: https://www.paypal.com/us/digital-wallet

Get access to decades of Red Cross knowledge at your fingertips! Download our FREE mobile apps today and get the tools and preparedness information that you need. Available on App Store® or Google Play™.

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September is National Preparedness Month, an important time to empower people and communities with the knowledge and resources they need to prepare for and recover from emergencies.

Here at the American Red Cross, we spend a great deal of time educating families in emergency preparedness. Taking some simple steps today - like making a plan, packing emergency kits and connecting devices to emergency alerts - can truly make a lifesaving difference when an emergency does arrive.

Just as families prepare, the Red Cross must also stay ready to respond to disasters and emergencies of all types at a moment’s notice. This means having strong plans in place, and keeping our shelves stocked and our staff and volunteers trained. Of course, these vital efforts are only made possible by the generosity of supporters like you.

If you’re able, please consider making a gift this month to help us respond to emergencies nationwide and support families to prepare for their most challenging moments.

As always, thank you for being a vital part of our Red Cross community.

--
Cliff Holtz
President and CEO
American Red Cross

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