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One of the best ways to support the work of the American Red Cross and help disaster victims, people in need where you live and people around the world right now, is through a financial donation. It is the fastest and most effective way to assist families affected by a disaster and provides for the most flexible use of resources.
Thank you for your support. Your gift will be used to bring caring and compassion to people in need.
Donations to the American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter may be unrestricted (used where the need is the greatest), or designated for a specific
local Red Cross program.
When making your contribution, please mention
where you would like to designate your donation.
Undesignated Gift to Support Local Red Cross Services
Local Disaster Relief Fund
National Disaster Relief
Fund
International
Response Fund
Armed
Forces Emergency Services
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Undesignated Gift to Support Local
Red Cross Services
Supports local Red Cross programs in our community. The American Red Cross
Mount Rainier Chapter serving Pierce, Thurston, Mason and Lewis Counties teaches lifesaving First Aid and CPR,
delivers meals to homebound seniors, provides emergency communications for
military families, and offers programs for youth.
Your financial support of the American Red Cross
Mount Rainier Chapter ensures that Red Cross programs and services continue in our local community. There are many ways in which you may make a financial contribution to the Red Cross.
Donations to the American Red Cross
Mount Rainier Chapter may be unrestricted (used where the need is the greatest), or designated for a specific Red Cross program.
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Local Disaster Relief Fund
Supports local Red Cross disaster relief and programs in our community. In
our community, the American Red Cross Mount Rainier Chapter serving Pierce,
Thurston, Mason and Lewis Counties assists a family affected by a disaster, the majority of which are house fires, every
two days.
Your financial support of the American Red Cross
Mount Rainier Chapter ensures that Red Cross programs and services continue in our local community. There are many ways in which you may make a financial contribution to the Red Cross.
Donations to the American Red Cross
Mount Rainier Chapter may be unrestricted (used where the need is the greatest), or designated for a specific Red Cross program.
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National Disaster Relief
The American Red Cross National Disaster Relief Fund
ensures that financial resources are available for an immediate response to the disaster-related needs of communities throughout America, including house fires, hurricanes, floods and earthquakes, as well as man-made disasters such as chemical spills, train derailments and aviation disasters.
The National Disaster Relief Fund enables the Red Cross to provide timely emergency assistance, such as food, shelter, clothing and mental health counseling, as well as other
basic relief services that will assist and lead to recovery without regard to the potential for recovering the cost of the services provided.
All Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations of time and money from the American people. You can help the victims of
disasters across the country each year by making a financial gift to the American Red Cross
National Disaster Relief Fund, which enables the Red Cross to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to those in need.
Contributions may be sent in the mail to:
American
Red Cross
Mount
Rainier
Chapter
National Disaster Relief Fund
Pierce
County:
American Red Cross
Mount Rainier Chapter
ATTN: National Disaster Relief Fund
1235 South Tacoma Way
Tacoma,
WA
98409-8048
(253) 474-0400
Thurston-Mason
Counties:
American Red Cross
Mount Rainier Chapter
ATTN: National Disaster Relief Fund
2618
Twelfth Ct SW
Olympia
,
WA
98502-5715
(360)
352-8575
Lewis
County:
American Red Cross
Mount Rainier Chapter
ATTN: National Disaster Relief Fund
734 South Market Blvd.
Chehalis, WA
98532-3420
(360) 748-4607
By Phone:
(253) 474-0400 Pierce County
(360) 352-8575 Thurston-Mason Counties
(360) 748-4607 Lewis County
Or you may call 1-800-HELP NOW
or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish).
Donations can also be mailed to the American Red Cross,
National Disaster Relief Fund,
P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013 or to your local Red Cross chapter.
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International Response
Fund
The International Response Fund (IRF) enables the American Red Cross to respond to people's needs around the globe.
The Red Cross responds to sudden onset disasters, conflict situations, long-term humanitarian crises affecting health, sanitation, displacement of people, and the availability of safe and adequate supplies of food and water.
As in all conflicts, the Red Cross will provide appropriate humanitarian assistance in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC), as lead agency.
As part of the Red Cross and Red Cross Movement, the American Red Cross works together with the International Federation of the Red Cross, Red Crescent and other national societies to support the provision of humanitarian relief to war victims during an armed conflict.
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The American Red Cross
provides material and personnel support as needed.
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The Red Cross will offer assistance to civilians affected by the conflict, including tracing and message services on behalf of prisoners of war and separated civilians.
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Assistance is provided in accordance with the Red Cross fundamental principles of humanity, impartiality and neutrality.
The Red Cross is not a government agency. A financial gift to the International Response Fund ensures the Red Cross response to the Iraq crisis and countless others around the world each year can be immediate, regardless of the type of crisis or its location.
You can help those affected by this crisis and countless others 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.
Contributions may be sent in the mail to:
American
Red Cross
Mount
Rainier
Chapter
International
Response Fund
Pierce
County:
American Red Cross
Mount Rainier Chapter
ATTN: International Response Fund
1235 South Tacoma Way
Tacoma,
WA
98409-8048
(253) 474-0400
Thurston-Mason
Counties:
American Red Cross
Mount Rainier Chapter
ATTN: International Response Fund
2618
Twelfth Ct SW
Olympia
,
WA
98502-5715
(360)
352-8575
Lewis
County:
American Red Cross
Mount Rainier Chapter
ATTN: International Response Fund
734 South Market Blvd.
Chehalis, WA
98532-3420
(360) 748-4607
By Phone:
(253) 474-0400 Pierce County
(360) 352-8575 Thurston-Mason Counties
(360) 748-4607 Lewis County
Or you may call 1-800-HELP NOW
or 1-800-257-7575 (Spanish).
Donations can also be mailed to the American Red Cross, International Response Fund,
P.O. Box 37243, Washington, DC 20013 or to your local Red Cross chapter.
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Armed
Forces Emergency Services (AFES)
The American Red Cross supports members of
the U.S. military and their families by:
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Facilitating emergency communications and
through the mobilization and deployment of AFES Red Cross staff, who live and work alongside
U.S. troops worldwide
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Reaching out to the “changing face” of the military, members of the National Guard/Reserves and their
families
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Providing other social services including access to financial assistance, verification of information required for emergency leave, counseling, family support and veterans
assistance
The American Red Cross needs the financial support of the public to help in its efforts to support members of the military and their families.
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The Red Cross relays hundreds of urgent messages each day regarding a serious illness, death of a loved one, or the joyous birth of a child. If a family needs to reach a military member in an emergency, the Red Cross is there to support them
through Red Cross Chapters across the nation, Red Cross Stations on military installations worldwide and
two state-of-the-art communication centers.
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Currently Red Cross teams are deployed – linking and working alongside – troops stationed in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Kosovo and Afghanistan.
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The face of the military is changing; many Americans being called to service are leaving their daily roles of parent, co-worker, neighbor or friend.
The Red Cross found that all too often these service members, Reserves and National Guard didn’t know about valuable Red Cross services until they were mobilized. The organization
has begun an aggressive outreach effort, “Get to Know Us Before You Need Us” to
reach these populations.
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The Red Cross is helping to meet the emergency financial needs of military families with no other resources available to
them.
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The Red Cross is not a government agency. We rely on the financial assistance of caring supporters to help us deliver
our critical services to the U.S. military and their families.
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Your financial gift to AFES will support the nationally coordinated Red Cross services provided to military families across the country, and to American service men and women located throughout the world.
You can support
U.S. military members and their families through the American Red Cross as we
provide assistance and comfort. Please make
a financial donation to the American Red Cross Armed Forces Emergency Services.
Contributions may be sent in the mail to:
American
Red Cross
Mount
Rainier
Chapter
Armed Forces
Emergency Services
Pierce
County:
American Red Cross
Mount Rainier Chapter
ATTN: Armed Forces Emergency Services
1235 South Tacoma Way
Tacoma,
WA
98409-8048
(253) 474-0400
Thurston-Mason
Counties:
American Red Cross
Mount Rainier Chapter
ATTN: Armed Forces Emergency Services
2618
Twelfth Ct SW
Olympia
,
WA
98502-5715
(360)
352-8575
Lewis
County:
American Red Cross
Mount Rainier Chapter
ATTN: Armed Forces Emergency Services
734 South Market Blvd.
Chehalis, WA
98532-3420
(360) 748-4607
By Phone:
(253) 474-0400 Pierce County
(360) 352-8575 Thurston-Mason Counties
(360) 748-4607 Lewis County
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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, as allowable by law. Please contact your tax advisor for additional information.
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