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HOW YOU CAN HELP TORNADO VICTIMS
Thursday, April 28th, 2011 -- 1:30 pm
Posted by Riley Hebert-News Director
Around 150 tornadoes have flattened buildings in the southern U.S. over the past two days. Over 250 people are confirmed dead. The American Red Cross has issued the following tips to help victims of the disasters.
How You Can Help
Make Financial Gift to Disaster Relief - Help us help people affected by disasters like tornadoes, winter storms, floods, fires, and hurricanes, as well as countless crises at home and around the world, by making a donation to support American Red Cross Disaster Relief.
Implement a Customer Donation Program - Give your customers the opportunity to support Disaster Relief by simply adding a dollar amount to their total purchase.
Sponsor an Employee Giving and Matching Gift Program - Engage employees by sponsoring a fundraising campaign in support of American Red Cross Disaster Relief and provide an incentive to participate by matching employee donations.
Conduct a Percentage of Sales Program - Showcase your commitment to the Red Cross and the people we serve while generating sales for your company by donating a percentage of your sales to Disaster Relief.
Place a Red Cross Banner Ad on Your Website - Place a Red Cross banner ad on your company website to reinforce your support of the Red Cross and encourage donations through our Donate Now webpage.
Text "REDCROSS" to 90999 to Make a Donation – Customers of participating wireless carriers can make a $10 donation to support Disaster Relief by texting “REDCROSS” to 90999. Donations will be added to your mobile phone bill or deducted from your prepaid account. Message & Data rates may apply. Full terms and privacy policy can be found at redcross.org/m .
Your help allows the American Red Cross to be there for victims of disaster, whenever or wherever help is needed.
The information in this report is compiled from a number of sources including the American Red Cross, FEMA, and other U.S. Government agencies. The American Red Cross strives to provide the most accurate and timely information possible; however, all information should be considered conditional until audited information is available.
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