Request For Vampires To Give Back

For all those Vampires, it is time to give back to the community. Please consider donating blood to the American Red Cross.

Happy Halloween!

UNITED WAY/CFC CAMPAIGN SEASON

Did you know that

$25 provides five blankets at an emergency shelter

$350 will provide emergency food and shelter for 25 disaster victims for one day

$2,500 deploys one emergency response vehicle and drivers (including housing and meals for drivers) to a disaster relief operation.

There are many ways you can make a donation to your local Red Cross Chapter.

Here are some additional ideas, http://www.redcrossnca.org/Donate/make_a_donation.php3

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

You can also make a donation directly on their donation website.

Too busy to volunteer? Some other options to giveback.

Several people mentioned they are too busy to volunteer, but want to help in a disaster.

Organizations could use your help throughout the year, not just in a disaster.

Did you know that organizations, such as the Red Cross do not receive money from the government? They are funded through donations.

• Consider donating blood.
• Consider emptying your loose coin bank and donating it.
• Consider taking that old cell phone you have not used for years and donate that.
• Are you about to purchase a new car? You can donate your vehicle as well.
  

Here are some local ideas on how to give back to the community, without taking much, if any of your time.