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In order to provide critical services, the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area relies solely on the generosity of individuals and businesses in our community. Every dollar helps and every volunteer makes a difference. We invite you to read about how you can help and where you can get involved TODAY!

Designate CFC #96686 or United Way #8022 - Your gift through a payroll deduction program like the CFC or United Way makes a difference to the people we serve. It is a convenient and only takes a couple of short steps to do! Check with your employer for the form needed.

Make an On-line Donation to the National Capital Area Chapter or the Disaster Relief Fund. Your donation makes a direct impact in our community, nation and world. Your local gift provides direct services for the community. Your gift to the Disaster Relief Fund provides services for national responses such as hurricanes impacting the Gulf region and other major national disasters.

Mail a Donation - Send your check directly to American Red Cross of the National Capital Area at 8550 Arlington Blvd., Fairfax, VA 22031 and make sure to write Attention: Public Support.

Give of Your Time - The Chapter continually needs volunteers willing to help: educate the community by becoming an instructor; assisting when disasters strike by joining the Disaster Action Team; help advocate through the Speakers Bureau; or working with the media and telling our stories in public affairs - just to name a few! Join our efforts today! Contact Volunteer Services.

Donate Your Cell Phone - Phones 4 Charity is a national program designed to remove discarded wireless phones from the country's environment while directly benefiting charitable organizations. Now you can drop off old cell phones during business hours at an American Red Cross of the National Capital Area Chapter office nearest you.
Fairfax, VA: 8550 Arlington Boulevard, Visitor's Center
Silver Spring, MD: 2020 East-West Highway
Hyattsville, MD: 6206 Belcrest Road
District of Columbia: 2025 E Street, NW, Suite SE 1068
Click here to learn more about Phones 4 Charity.

Donate Your Vehicle - The Red Cross accepts donations of used vehicles. We tow the vehicles for free and you receive the tax deduction. The deduction value is determined by the gross proceeds raised from the sale of the donated vehicle. You no longer have the burden of determining the value yourself. Remember that your used car can help the Red Cross go the extra mile. Click on the above title or if you would prefer to speak with someone, please call (240) 485-3030 or Click here for more information.

Make an In-Kind Donation - Your used computers, printers, or over-ordered office supplies could be put to use servicing our community. For some of our current In-kind gift needs, read our In-kind Gift List .  Please email us or contact Megan Impala, Development Coordinator, at (703) 584-8442 to get more tax-deductable in-kind gift information.

Make a Planned Gift - Through careful financial planning, you can provide support to the Red Cross.  To learn more about maximizing your resources through Planned Giving go to our Planned Giving page.  You may also contact Mark Blum at (240) 487-2133 for more information on maximizing your financial security.

Special Event Sponsorship - Support our Chapter in raising the money necessary to respond to emergencies in Virginia, District of Columbia, and Maryland by participating as a sponsor of one of our Special Events. For more information on event sponsorship and benefits please contact Events or call (703) 584-8417.

Remember to designate the American Red Cross of the National Capital Area (UW #8022 and CFC #96686) during the United Way/Combined Federal Campaign!