The American Red Cross is able to help those affected by disasters small and large because of the generosity of the American people. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on private donations of time, money and blood to do its work.
The Orange County Chapter responds to approximately 150 incidents annually, providing shelter, food, comfort and financial assistance. One way to help us help Orange County 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year is through a financial donation.
Donate on-line
To make an online donation to the Red Cross, please see our online donation page.
Donate by mail
Please send a check or money order to:
American Red Cross of Orange County
P.O Box 11364
Santa Ana, CA 92711
Leave a legacy
For information on how to recognize the American Red Cross of Orange County in your will, please view our estate planning section.
By Phone
Like many charitable organizations, the Red Cross has seen donations decline in recent years as families and businesses deal with a tough economy. To explore new ways to raise funds in support of our mission, the Red Cross recently launched a pilot program of telephone fundraising.
How can you tell if the call was legitimate?
- Upon receiving a call, donors may have seen “American Red Cross” appear on their caller ID or the following number displayed on their phone devices: 877-371-5438.
- The American Red Cross only makes fundraising call between 11 – 7:30 p.m. CST on weekdays and 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. CST on Saturdays.
- The caller identified themselves as calling on behalf of the American Red Cross.
- You were given several options to give, including over the phone and online.
Donate your car
To donate your used vehicle to the American Red Cross, please call (888) 5-Red-Cross (888-573-3276) or e-mail donations@charitableautoresources.com to speak to a vehicle donation representative who can schedule a free pick-up at your conveinence, and will also provide confirmation of your donation. Additional information can be found in these frequently asked questions.
Individual donation of goods
The Red Cross is unable to accept small, individual donations or collections of items such as clothing, food or cleaning supplies.
The cost to sort, package and distribute these types of donations to disaster victims is almost always greater than the cost of purchasing the items locally, and it is logistically impossible to distribute a wide variety of individual items in a equitable way. While we cannot accept the donation of an individual item, you can support your community by donating these items to an organization that is equipped to put them to the best possible local use.
This fact sheet provides additional information regarding the ability of the Red Cross to accept in-kind donations and can help you make an informed decision about the ways you can support our humanitarian mission.
Corporate donations of goods or services
The Orange County Chapter is always looking for ways to stretch donor dollars. One way is through the in-kind donation of bulk goods and/or services that are necessary to conduct our business of helping people.
Offers of acceptable in-kind donations are reviewed to determine if they meet a current need. If you or someone you know would like to discuss this type of donation, please contact Pam Humphrey at (714) 481-5411 or phumphrey@oc-redcross.org.
The American Red Cross is able to help those affected by disasters small and large because of the generosity of the American people. The Red Cross is not a government agency; it relies on private donations of time, money and blood to do its work.
The Orange County Chapter responds to approximately 150 incidents annually, providing shelter, food, comfort and financial assistance. One way to help us help Orange County 24 hours-a-day, 365 days-a-year is through a financial donation.
Donate on-line
To make an online donation to the Red Cross, please see our online donation page.
Donate by mail
Please send a check or money order to:
American Red Cross of Orange County
P.O Box 11364
Santa Ana, CA 92711
Leave a legacy
For information on how to recognize the American Red Cross of Orange County in your will, please view our estate planning section.
By Phone
Like many charitable organizations, the Red Cross has seen donations decline in recent years as families and businesses deal with a tough economy. To explore new ways to raise funds in support of our mission, the Red Cross recently launched a pilot program of telephone fundraising.
How can you tell if the call was legitimate?
- Upon receiving a call, donors may have seen “American Red Cross” appear on their caller ID or the following number displayed on their phone devices: 877-371-5438.
- The American Red Cross only makes fundraising call between 11 – 7:30 p.m. CST on weekdays and 10 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. CST on Saturdays.
- The caller identified themselves as calling on behalf of the American Red Cross.
- You were given several options to give, including over the phone and online.
Donate your car
To donate your used vehicle to the American Red Cross, please call (888) 5-Red-Cross (888-573-3276) or e-mail donations@charitableautoresources.com to speak to a vehicle donation representative who can schedule a free pick-up at your conveinence, and will also provide confirmation of your donation. Additional information can be found in these frequently asked questions.
Individual donation of goods
The Red Cross is unable to accept small, individual donations or collections of items such as clothing, food or cleaning supplies.
The cost to sort, package and distribute these types of donations to disaster victims is almost always greater than the cost of purchasing the items locally, and it is logistically impossible to distribute a wide variety of individual items in a equitable way. While we cannot accept the donation of an individual item, you can support your community by donating these items to an organization that is equipped to put them to the best possible local use.
This fact sheet provides additional information regarding the ability of the Red Cross to accept in-kind donations and can help you make an informed decision about the ways you can support our humanitarian mission.
Corporate donations of goods or services
The Orange County Chapter is always looking for ways to stretch donor dollars. One way is through the in-kind donation of bulk goods and/or services that are necessary to conduct our business of helping people.
Offers of acceptable in-kind donations are reviewed to determine if they meet a current need. If you or someone you know would like to discuss this type of donation, please contact Pam Humphrey at (714) 481-5411 or phumphrey@oc-redcross.org.