Make A Financial Donation 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. The best way to help disaster victims 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, while stimulating the disaster-affected local economy. Contributions to the American Red Cross, a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, are deductible for computing income and estate taxes. We regret the American Red Cross is unable to accept used clothing, canned goods, or other such gifts from individuals. Firms wishing to donate new, bulk goods should call 1-800-7-IN-KIND. Make A Time Donation There's nothing quite like the feeling of helping someone in need. We need a wide variety of volunteers with varied levels of experience. Find out how you can volunteer your time. Make A Blood Donation Each time you donate blood you can save up to three lives. Give the gift of life. Make a blood donation today. Call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule an appointment. Make A Planned Giving Donation You can help make all Red Cross programs possible through a planned gift--a donation in your will, charitable gift annuities, charitable trusts, pooled income funds, or gifts of life insurance. Find out how. Comments? Suggestions? redcross @ suffolkredcross . org © Copyright 2005, The American National Red Cross. All Rights Reserved.