Red Cross Month

Every March, we honor people like you who make the lifesaving mission of the American Red Cross possible — the individuals across the country who turn compassion into action, helping others in times of crisis. Our Red Cross Month celebration has been an annual tradition since 1943, when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first Red Cross Month proclamation.

We invite you and others to join the Red Cross mission by volunteering, giving blood, learning lifesaving skills or making a financial donation. You don’t have to wait until next March to help people in need. Choose one or more of the options below and join us today!

Red Cross Month News

Read a recap of our news from our March 2023 celebration, including our presidential proclamation.

Red Cross emblems - cross, crescent, and gem

American Red Cross Part of Red Cross Global Humanitarian Network

March 15, 2023

Be the Help Until Help Arrives

March 29, 2023

During Red Cross Month We Honor Blood and Platelet Donors like Al Whitney

March 15, 2023

Red Cross Services Old and New

February 28, 2023

Women an Important Part of American Red Cross History

February 28, 2023

Press Releases

Red Cross Giving Day: Provide relief and hope when help can’t wait after a disaster

March 21, 2023

President Biden Proclaims March as Red Cross Month

February 28, 2023

Red Cross honors community heroes during Red Cross Month celebration in March

February 28, 2023

Presidential Proclamation

Since 1943, every U.S. president has proclaimed March as Red Cross Month. Read the 2023 proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden recognizing people giving back in their communities.

Did You Know?

Our Mission

The American Red Cross is a charitable organization, not a government agency. We depend on volunteers and the generosity of people like you to deliver our mission services. Learn More

Where Your Money Goes

An average of 90 cents of every dollar the American Red Cross spends is invested in delivering care and comfort to those in need. Learn More

Global Red Cross Network

The American Red Cross is part of the world’s largest humanitarian network. In nearly 200 countries, a Red Cross, Red Crescent or Red Crystal society works to alleviate people’s suffering. Learn More

The U.S. President is our honorary chairman

The American Red Cross has responded to 3 million U.S. disasters since 1881

The American Red Cross supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood

Red Cross staff have supported service members in every U.S. conflict since the Spanish-American War

In the early 1900s, Red Cross First Aid trains traveled nationwide to teach lifesaving skills

Clara Barton was 59 when she founded the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross helped survivors of the Titanic

The International Committee of the Red Cross has won the most Nobel Peace Prizes

Participate

There are many different ways you can join the Red Cross mission. Your support can help save lives and make communities safer.

Give Financially

Donate Blood

Volunteer To Help

Learn Lifesaving Skills

“You must never think of anything except the need and how to meet it.”

– Clara Barton

Our Mission

Red Cross supporters provide a beacon of hope. From helping during disasters and ensuring access to lifesaving blood, to providing training to save lives and supporting military communities, the Red Cross is there when help can’t wait. Here are some inspiring stories.

Disaster Relief

Blood

Military & Veterans

Training

International

“It’s really amazing. There’s no other word for me to use except for the love that the American Red Cross has really showed us and showed our whole family since the moment we got here.”

— The Dawes family

“It literally saved my life. If I hadn’t had that blood that day, I’m not sure what would’ve happened.”

— Ashley Owusu

“The Red Cross was always there. And, you know, it is hard to find volunteers, but everybody always says there’s nothing greater than a heart of a volunteer.”

— Master Sgt. Darrell Brantley

“It can happen to anybody, and in certain situations, CPR could save someone’s life. I’m a testament of it all working.”

— Andrea, who survived a medical emergency due to CPR

“At first, we ate what anyone had found. Our house was the first to be destroyed by an aerial bomb… We hope that someday everything will end. We will survive together with Ukraine.”

— Olena, who received food kits from the American Red Cross and CORE

Disaster Relief

“It’s really amazing. There’s no other word for me to use except for the love that the American Red Cross has really showed us and showed our whole family since the moment we got here.”

— The Dawes family

Blood

“It literally saved my life. If I hadn’t had that blood that day, I’m not sure what would’ve happened.”

— Ashley Owusu

Military & Veterans

“The Red Cross was always there. And, you know, it is hard to find volunteers, but everybody always says there’s nothing greater than a heart of a volunteer.”

— Master Sgt. Darrell Brantley

Training

“It can happen to anybody, and in certain situations, CPR could save someone’s life. I’m a testament of it all working.”

— Andrea, who survived a medical emergency due to CPR

International

“At first, we ate what anyone had found. Our house was the first to be destroyed by an aerial bomb… We hope that someday everything will end. We will survive together with Ukraine.”

— Olena, who received food kits from the American Red Cross and CORE

March Is Red Cross Month

March Is Red Cross Month

Red Cross Month News

Red Cross Giving Day: Provide relief and hope when help can’t wait after a disaster

President Biden Proclaims March as Red Cross Month

Red Cross honors community heroes during Red Cross Month celebration in March

Did You Know?

Our Mission

Where Your Money Goes

Global Red Cross Network

The U.S. President is our honorary chairman

The American Red Cross has responded to 3 million U.S. disasters since 1881

The American Red Cross supplies about 40% of the nation’s blood

Red Cross staff have supported service members in every U.S. conflict since the Spanish-American War

In the early 1900s, Red Cross First Aid trains traveled nationwide to teach lifesaving skills

Clara Barton was 59 when she founded the American Red Cross

The American Red Cross helped survivors of the Titanic

The International Committee of the Red Cross has won the most Nobel Peace Prizes

Participate

“You must never think of anything except the need and how to meet it.”

– Clara Barton

Our Mission

“It’s really amazing. There’s no other word for me to use except for the love that the American Red Cross has really showed us and showed our whole family since the moment we got here.”

“It literally saved my life. If I hadn’t had that blood that day, I’m not sure what would’ve happened.”

“The Red Cross was always there. And, you know, it is hard to find volunteers, but everybody always says there’s nothing greater than a heart of a volunteer.”

“It can happen to anybody, and in certain situations, CPR could save someone’s life. I’m a testament of it all working.”

“At first, we ate what anyone had found. Our house was the first to be destroyed by an aerial bomb… We hope that someday everything will end. We will survive together with Ukraine.”

“It’s really amazing. There’s no other word for me to use except for the love that the American Red Cross has really showed us and showed our whole family since the moment we got here.”

“It literally saved my life. If I hadn’t had that blood that day, I’m not sure what would’ve happened.”

“The Red Cross was always there. And, you know, it is hard to find volunteers, but everybody always says there’s nothing greater than a heart of a volunteer.”

“It can happen to anybody, and in certain situations, CPR could save someone’s life. I’m a testament of it all working.”

“At first, we ate what anyone had found. Our house was the first to be destroyed by an aerial bomb… We hope that someday everything will end. We will survive together with Ukraine.”