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The American Red Cross, Bluegrass Area Chapter turns your caring and concern for others into immediate action! We are a humanitarian organization that depends on the generosity of the American public to meet our mission of helping individuals prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The Red Cross is not a government agency and therefore does not receive government funding to do its work.

You can be assured that when you contribute to the Red Cross, your donation will be well spent. In fact, out of every dollar raised in the Bluegrass Area, 91 cents goes directly toward our programs and services.

You can help the Red Cross maintain a high-level of readiness by offering your support by making a gift, donating goods or services, or with a creative partnership that not only benefits the Red Cross, but offers your company a high visibility affiliation with the nation's most trusted an respected charity. For more information or questions, contact Winn Stephens, Development Director, at stephens@redcrosslexky.org.

Contributions are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Donate Online

You can make a secure online donation to the Bluegrass Area Chapter by clicking here.

Donate by Phone

To make a credit card donation by phone, call us at (859) 253-1331, extension 313 or call 1-877-450-5018 (toll-free).

Donate by Mail

Print out our Donation Form and send it in with your check made payable to: American Red Cross, Bluegrass Area Chapter.

Corporate Matching Gifts

Many companies match employees' contributions to charity. Please check with your human resources department to find out if your company has such a program. If your company does match employee contributions, please include the appropriate matching gift form with your donation.

Gifts of Stock

If you own stocks and bonds that have increased in value, it may be more advantageous to donate these securities to the American Red Cross, Bluegrass Area Chapter, 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.

For details on gifts of stock and other planned giving opportunities, please contact the Director of Development at (859) 253-1331 extension 313.

Bequests

Many friends make charitable gifts by bequests in their wills. Remembering the Red Cross in your will is a special way to ensure that our work will continue for a long time to come. Such gifts may include a bequest of cash, securities or property in a specific sum or percentage; real estate; or a charitable remainder trust. To make a bequest to the Bluegrass Area Chapter, American Red Cross, the following language will help your attorney:

"I give, devise, and bequeath to the American Red Cross, Bluegrass Area Chapter the sum of $_______ (or otherwise describe the gift or specify a percentage of the estate) to be used in furthering their services and programs."

For details on remembering the Bluegrass Area Chapter, American Red Cross in your will and other giving opportunities, please contact the Director of Development at (859) 253-1331 extension 313.

Honorary and Memorial Gifts

There are many ways to honor and remember the events of your life and the lives of those dear to you. Through an Honorary or Memorial gift to the American Red Cross, Bluegrass Area Chapter, you can ensure a special remembrance while meeting the humanitarian needs of the community. Recognize the unique and memorable events of your life and those dear to you with a donation to the American Red Cross, Bluegrass Area Chapter.

A special gift in honor of a: Wedding--Birthday--Anniversary--Graduation--Holiday

A special gift in memory of the passing of a loved one.

To make an honorary or memorial gift please complete the Donation Form and send it in with your donation.

Corporate Contributions

One of the best ways for your company to help is through financial donation to the American Red Cross, Bluegrass Area Chapter. Your company's financial contribution allows us to quickly provide the basic necessities for disaster victims and their families while stimulating the local economy. Our Services.