The contribution of time and energy by the Chapter s 900 volunteers enables the Chapter to leverage its budget to stretch the reach of its services. But financial contributions are equally important to ensure that the Red Cross can continue to offer responsive, effective programs. Although chartered by the Congress of the United States, the Red Cross is not a governmental agency. The Red Cross relies on the generous financial support of the American people. We ask you to help sustain the American tradition of neighbor helping neighbor in time of need by supporting the Central Iowa Chapter of the American Red Cross with a financial contribution.
Contributions are key to our availability to respond immediately when Help Can t Wait.
Money magazine consistently rates the Red Cross as one of the top five charities in the US Contributions can be made in a variety of ways, for a variety of needs in our own community. We are currently setting up secure online credit card transactions. In the future, you will be able to donate online using your Visa or MasterCard.