For some people, health, time, and logistical restraints mean donating blood isn’t possible. But
blood donation isn’t the only way to support organizations like the Red Cross. Along with
financial donations, the Red Cross also accepts airline miles and credit card rewards. Easily
transferable from your computer, these sorts of donations don’t cost you anything but can still
make a difference.
Warm Up America (warmupamerica.org) works with community service organizations and the American Red Cross to distribute warm, handmade blankets to a local organization (or a local chapter of a national organization) near where they live or work. My family collects old blankets and my mom’s best friend is a master quilter who can make a gorgeous patchwork blanket that would keep anyone quite cozy for years to come. Staying warm can be a beautiful thing!
Donate blood. One donation can hjelp up to four people. If that’s not inspiring enough, every three seconds, someone needs a blood transfusion due to various injuries, illness, or conditions. Donating is completely free and completely safe at bloodcenters.org. Go to the American Red Cross website (redcrossblood.org/make-donation) to find a location near you. And did you know you get cookies and juice after your donation?
