Our hearts go out to those families impacted by the devastating wildfires in the Los Angeles area. Our disaster response teams are still on the ground, delivering lifesaving relief and helping communities through this challenging time. You can learn more about our ongoing efforts here.

March is here, and with it, Red Cross Month and our annual Giving Day on March 26! But do you know the history of these celebrations?

Red Cross Month was first proclaimed over 80 years ago by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to raise national awareness of our organization and our mission to help all in need.

This month, we invite you join in our mission: 

-- Donate on Red Cross Giving Day, March 26.

-- Volunteer with your local Red Cross.

-- Learn lifesaving skills like first aid, CPR and childcare.

-- Give blood at a drive near you.

Celebrate Red Cross Month by Volunteering Today!

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It’s been more than 140 years since Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross, and her vision to prevent and alleviate human suffering has never wavered. Generation after generation, people have come together to adapt this timeless mission to meet their communities’ most urgent needs — building on the foundation that Clara started so long ago. Continue her legacy and join our volunteer team today.

30 Mile Dog Walk in April

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Calling all dog lovers! This April, leash up and join the 30 Mile Dog Walk Challenge with your furry best friend to provide support to those impacted by disasters. Start a fundraiser on Facebook or Instagram and earn your exclusive Red Cross collapsible water bowl when you receive your first donation. Make a paw-sitive difference this spring and register today!

Spring into Action: Give Blood!

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Your donation has double the benefit in March. The American Red Cross will perform free A1C testing (commonly used to screen for prediabetes and diabetes) on successful blood donations given March 1-31.^ You can help save lives AND empower your health! As a thank-you for stepping up to help patients in need, you’ll get a $10 Amazon.com Gift Card** by email when you come to give blood in March.* Schedule now.

Donate a Vehicle to the Red Cross Today!

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Your old vehicle has something left to give. By donating it to the Red Cross, you can help power our lifesaving mission. Every day, people face emergencies of all sizes — from prolonged and life-threatening blood shortages, to more frequent and intense disasters like wildfires and hurricanes, to the unique challenges faced by military families, to a person in need of lifesaving CPR provided by a trained bystander.

Donating your vehicle — in almost any condition — is one great way to help us help others in your community. Watch this short video to learn more about our Vehicle Donation Program.

“Spring Forward” & Test Your Smoke Alarms

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It’s that time of year again! This is your friendly reminder to turn your clocks forward one hour on Sunday, March 9 and take a moment to test your smoke alarms, too. Smoke alarms are one of the best ways to protect your family from a home fire — which is the nation’s most common disaster. The time you spend testing your smoke alarms could literally save lives — including your own! Make fire safety a priority in your home today.

Help Provide Meals with Meaning

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Some meals are better shared. When disaster strikes, the Red Cross is there to provide immediate relief, offering safe shelter, nourishing meals, health services, comfort and more. This March, you can support disaster relief efforts by sharing your go-to comfort meal on social media and encouraging your friends and family to donate by texting MEALS to 90999. Together, we can provide #MealsWithMeaning. Learn more here!

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!

Wawa Supports the Red Cross
We are grateful to The Wawa Foundation for once again putting the American Red Cross mission in the spotlight by collecting customer coin and encouraging round-up at all of its Wawa locations from February 24 to April 6, 2025.

EG America Stores Support Red Cross Month
During March, Cumberland Farms; Certified Oil; Fastrac; Kwik Shop; Loaf N Jug; Minit Mart; Quik Stop; Sprint; Tom Thumb and Turkey Hill locations across the U.S. are celebrating the American Red Cross. Through an in-store fundraiser, customers will have the opportunity to donate at the register to ensure the Red Cross can serve communities where we’re needed most.

Mastercard Give Hope eGift Cards Support American Red Cross In 2025 & Beyond
Thank you, Mastercard, for helping make a difference in 2025 and beyond with Give Hope eGift Cards. Now through October 31, 2027, $2 from each card purchased will support disaster relief. Learn more: https://www.mastercardgiftcard.com.

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Here at the American Red Cross, March is an important time of year to celebrate the people who make our mission possible and recognize all our Red Cross community can achieve when we channel our compassion into action.??

Throughout the year, your collective efforts help to change lives. Because of you, the Red Cross can offer shelter, emotional support and warm meals to those who’ve been displaced by a disaster or emergency. Your dedication also ensures families receive the assistance they need to rebuild after the darkest days of their lives.

This March, we have an opportunity to recognize both Red Cross Month and our eleventh annual Giving Day on March 26. If you’re able, please consider making an early Giving Day gift today so the Red Cross can continue to be a source of comfort and relief for all who need us.

On behalf of those we serve, thank you for being a part of this compassionate community — and we wish you a happy Red Cross Month.

-- Cliff Holtz
President and CEO
American Red Cross