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.

Your local Red Cross chapter is committed to meeting the humanitarian needs of the people in your area, be it in disaster preparedness, disaster response, first aid and CPR training, or Military assistance.

You can help the victims of thousands of disasters across the country each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of disaster.The American Red Cross honors donor intent. If you wish to designate your donation to a specific disaster please do so at the time of your donation by providing this information in the comment box.

You can help those affected by countless crises around the world each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross International Response Fund, which will provide immediate relief and long-term support through supplies, technical assistance and other support to help those in need.