One of the best ways you can help the Red Cross assist people affected by disasters is to make a financial contribution to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund.
How To Help Your Local Chapter
There are many ways you can help you community through the Red Cross.Giving Through a Financial Contribution
One of the best ways you can help the Red Cross assist people affected by disasters is to make a financial contribution to the American Red Cross.
You may use your credit card to make a financial contribution to the local chapter by calling (850) 763-6587 or (800) 272-7206. Mail your contribution to the local chapter at American Red Cross, Central Panhandle Chapter, 430 East 15th Street, Panama City, Florida 32405.
Giving Your Time and Skills
Start by contacting your local chapter, and ask to speak to someone about volunteering with Disaster Services. Let your chapter know about your skills and interests, and they’ll match them with Red Cross disaster activities. to apply as a volunteer - click here.
Giving Through a Donation of Blood
In a disaster, the Red Cross makes blood and blood products available. Give the gift of life. For more information, click here.
Giving a Gift of Goods and Services
Due to lack of resources, the Red Cross encourages individual donations of food, clothing and household items to other agencies.
• Department of Family Services 850-785-1721
• Catholic Charities 850-763-0475
• Goodwill 850-522-3900
• Salvation Army
• Bay Christian Center 850-736-8892
• Rescue Mission 850-769-0783
Under certain circumstances, the Red Cross does accept corporate contributions of goods and services that are needed during a disaster relief operation. The best way to assist the Red Cross with donations of goods and services is to explore the possibilities long before disaster strikes.
If you think your company might be able to donate potentially useful items during a disaster, please contact your local chapter or call the Red Cross hotline at 1-800-7IN-KIND.