There are over 600 out of the 700 or so Red Cross Chapters in the US that have websites you can link to but with HQ being in Washington DC it’s probably the chapter that receives most hits from browsing individuals. It’s coming up to three years, on the 11th of May, since the American Red Cross Capitol Hill Day when the 125th anniversary of the organization was celebrated.
Running an organization that coordinates the work of over half a million volunteers and 35,000 paid employees is no easy task, particularly when the amount of money required to fund operations is so massive . Monies raised, 91 cents out of every dollar, go toward community projects and programs, our supply of blood as well as the more highly profiled emergency and disaster responses that we are called to… no one can predict when disaster might strike or how severe it may be . One of the most effective ways to raise money has been through an auto donation kindly made to us. When you donate your car to us we can turn it into cash by selling it at auction. Even if your vehicle donation is just a relief for you to have had an old auto taken off your hands you can still feel proud that you have made a contribution – it might be useful for spare parts if it’s not worthy of auction . Thank you.
Just as you may not have any further need for your old auto there are many people who need a replacement vehicle and can’t afford to buy one new off the forecourt . Not only will you be helping us through your car donation but you will be giving someone else the chance to purchase a vehicle that might otherwise be beyond their reach. Get in touch with your local Chapter to find out just how easy it is to make a vehicle donation and be sure to let your friends know so they can do what they can to help others in need .
Keep up the good work DC; you’ve set the standard for others to follow .