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The Red Cross is a symbol of hope throughout the world. As part of this humanitarian organization, the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago provides relief to victims of single family emergencies and community, national and international disasters.
Consider giving a gift to the DeKalb County American Red Cross. Your generosity will ensure our organization will continue to fulfill its mission of helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies.
How Can I Donate Today?
Pay tribute to a loved one, living or deceased, with a gift in their name. Honor someone special for a birthday, anniversary, holiday or other special occasion with a donation that will make a lifesaving difference.
If the donation is made specifically for any of these instances please indicate so in a letter or on the check.
To send a donation into the chapter mail check payable to:
DeKalb County American Red Cross
2727 Sycamore Road
Suite 2A DeKalb IL 60115
Disaster Relief Funds
Local Disaster Relief
You can help the victims of local disasters that happen in your community each year— disasters like home fires, floods, winter storms and tornadoes—by making a financial gift to the DeKalb County American Red Cross Chapter. Our chapter works in this community, responding to local disasters and and national disasters, supporting those affected. The Local Disaster Relief Fund allows us to provide shelter, food, counseling and other assistance to victims of disasters in DeKalb County.
National Disaster Relief
The National Disaster Relief Fund (DRF) works to help people across the United States during times of disaster. To learn more about supporting this fund click here DisasterReliefFundSummary
How Does My Donation Help?
$25 |
Buys five blankets |
$35 |
Replaces a prescription medication |
$65 |
Feeds and shelters a person for a day and one night in a local motel |
$115 |
Buys groceries for a displaced family for one week |
$350 |
Feeds and shelters fifty disaster victims for one night |
$500 |
Helps pay medical expenses for an injured senior |
$1,000 |
Buys fifty home clean-up kits for use after fire or flood |
| $1,500 | Provides disaster relief for one family |
| $2,500 | Supports an emergency response vehicle to feed and care for people in a disaster area |
| $5,000 | Trains fifty volunteers to assist thousands during a disaster |
The American Red Cross is a tax-exempt organization under Section 501 (c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Contributions are tax deductible.
Chapter "Wish List"
Volunteer Your Time
Volunteers constitute 96% of our total work force to carry on our humanitarian work. The American Red Cross helps people in emergencies every day. Our vital work is made possible by people like you, who learn how good it can feel to lend a helping hand.
- Volunteer Opportunities
- Volunteer Application
- Email Volunteer Coordinator: Laura Heylek
