Make your check payable to the American Red Cross and mail it to P.O. Box 36507, Charlotte, NC, 28236. Or click here to request information or to have a Red Cross Representative contact you directly. If you own stocks and bonds that have increased in value, it may be more advantageous to donate these securities to the Greater Carolinas Chapter of the American Red Cross, rather than sell them and donate the proceeds from the sale. By donating the securities directly, you may completely avoid the Capital Gains tax while receiving a tax deduction on the securities' increased value. The Red Cross can transact your gift of securities quickly and inexpensively, so your donation will have the greatest possible impact.
Many companies match employees contributions to charity.
Please check with your Human Resources Department to find out if your company has such a program. A charitable gift annuity is a way to help those in need while enjoying significant tax benefits and supplementing your income. This program has been created for our friends who want sufficient income for retirement years, yet want to continue to give to the Red Cross. When you arrange for a gift annuity, a specified amount of cash or stock is transferred to the Red Cross. In exchange, you receive guaranteed fixed amount annually throughout your lifetime.