It's Easy To Get Overloaded With "Stuff" During The Holidays.

‘Tis the season of stuff. The season of buying stuff, wrapping stuff, wondering if it’s the right stuff.

This year, why not take a break from some of the stuff, and give something that means something?

Visit our holiday catalog now at www.redcross.org/gifts and you can change lives this holiday season. 

Our catalog offers gifts of real hope that live on in the people helped – people like families reeling from disaster, or soldiers deployed thousands of miles from loved ones during the holidays. 

I can vouch that there’s sadly never a lack of people in need for such lifesaving aid. Your gift is both precious and enduring. 

Send the gift of relief, support, strength and
hope to someone who needs it – visit
www.redcross.org/gifts and give something
that means something today. 


Thank you for all that you do.

Ellen Knapp, Regional CEO
American Red Cross Central Valley Region

P.S. Purchase $100 or more from our Holiday Catalog, and we’ll send you a free Red Cross vintage gift to say thanks! Don’t wait – visit www.redcross.org/gifts and give a gift today.

A Text That Can Save A Life...

So, I was minding my own business when a altruistic question came to mind…

Is there a way I can donate to the Red Cross via text message?

Lo and behold- there is! During the Red Cross Holiday campaign, those with a mobile phone can now text GIFT to 90999 to make a $25 donation to the Red Cross.

Time is limited, however. The opportunity begins today and will continue through December 31, 2010.

ALSO- people who make a $25 text donation will be able to download a badge for their Facebook pages!!! Awesome, right?! Not only do I get to show my friends my philanthropic ways, but I may also inspire them to donate too.

And, in case you were wondering, if you text REDCROSS to 90999 it will let you donate $10 to support Disaster Relief. Pretty cool, huh?

You can text GIFT to 90999 to give $25, which will be added to your mobile phone bill/deducted from your prepaid account. Msg & Data rates may apply. Reply STOP to 90999 to Stop. Full terms and privacy policy: redcross.org

Go Green for the Red!

Happy America Recycles Day! Well actually, it was yesterday, yes I dropped the ball on that one. However, it inspired me to think that while we should always be recycling, it might be a great time to examine your emergency kits. Properly recycle your batteries, check your food and water, etc.

Speaking of being a little more green, have you heard of Green Gift Monday? On Cyber Monday (or anytime between now and the end of the year) we encourage you to go green with a gift from the American Red Cross Holiday Catalog.

Last year on Cyber Monday consumers spent nearly $890 million dollars online. Imagine the difference we could make if just a fraction of that money was spent on responsible, meaningful holiday gifts.

Purchase Your Holiday Greeting Cards To Support Your Local Chapter Today!

Food. Shelter. Comfort. Hope.

Give the Gift that Saves the Day.

The holidays are already around the corner! Order your holiday greeting cards today from the American Red Cross Central Valley Chapter and your support will help when a neighbor loses their home to a fire, a military family needs emergency communication, or when a child needs a hug and a blanket. 

It's simple, just click here, customize your cards as you wish, and a donation will benefit your local chapter. Help us raise the funds needed to ensure we will always be there for you when you need us most. I can assure you that your gift today will save the day for those we serve tomorrow - giving hope when it's needed most. 

Thank you for your generosity,

Sincerely,

Ellen Knapp

CEO American Red Cross Central Valley