A tribute gift to the Red Cross is an extraordinary way to honor a special person in your life. You are not only touching the life of the honoree, you’re helping your community recover from disasters. Here are some reasons people give to the Red Cross in someone's honor:

Anniversaries, Bar/Bah Mitzvahs, Birthdays, Births,
Confirmations, Congratulations, Graduations, Holidays
Memorials, New homes or jobs, Promotions, Thanks, Weddings

They'll know how much you care
When a gift is made in someone’s honor or memory, the honoree will receive a card letting them know about your generous donation. The amount of the gift will be confidential. As an added benefit to you, you will receive a receipt for your donation which is tax deductible.

You can make your gift: 

Online
When giving online, simply indicate that your gift is a tribute or memoriam, and fill out the appropriate information. You may also designate your gift via phone or mail.

Phone
To give your gift over the phone, call (312) 729-6120 between 8:30 a.m. – 4:45p.m. on weekdays.
After hours please leave a message and your call will be returned the next business day.

Mail
1. Make the check payable to The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago.
2. In the memo portion, write the name of the individual you are honoring.
3. Enclose a note stating the occasion, name(s), address(es) of the gift recipient.
4. Send your gift and information to: 

The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago
Rauner Center
2200 West Harrison Street
Chicago, IL 60612

For more information about tribute and memorial gifts, please contact Donor Relations at (312) 729-6120 or via e-mail: chicagoFD@usa.recross.org.