Fundraise for Disasters

Thank you for your interest in supporting the American Red Cross of Lee County. Listed below are some of the many ways that you can help us help others during times of disaster.

Please note: The Red Cross is unable to accept non-monetary donations such as food and clothing because of storage and transportation requirements. Financial donations are the most efficient way for our organization to meet the emergency needs of individuals and families who have lost their homes to fires and other disasters.

Collect Donations

  • Collect donations in your place of business here in Lee County.
  • Collect donations in your neighborhood association.
  • Organize an employee collection at your place of work.

Collecting donations is a great way to help the Red Cross of Lee County raise funds and build awareness during times of disaster, and it requires minimal planning on your part. We encourage you to collect checks from those who want to help so that each donor will have a cancelled check and an acknowledgement for tax purposes. If donors prefer to mail their checks, we will provide envelopes. If you accept cash donations, we will provide a donation log to record specific cash donations. Credit card donations can be made by calling our Finance Department at 239-278-3401.

If you would like to collect donations for the Red Cross, please send your name, address, and phone number, along with a brief description of your fundraising plan, to development@arclcc.org and someone will contact you within 72 hours. Please note that due to National Red Cross policy, we are not authorized to provide official Red Cross donation canisters unless distributed by a Red Cross representative under official guidelines.

Host a Special Event!

  • Host a benefit party/concert.
  • Host a silent auction benefit.
  • Donate a portion of business proceeds to the American Red Cross of Lee County.

Please be advised that hosting an event requires considerably more work on your part. You must determine the date, location, and logistical details and be responsible for all promotion. Also, we cannot guarantee that a Red Cross representative will be available during times of disaster, so you may be responsible for collecting and holding on to the donations until you can bring them to our office during regular business hours (8:30 a.m.– 4:30 p.m.).

If you would like to host an event, please send your name, address, and phone number, along with a detailed description of your plan to development@arclcc.org.