Visionary Giving is an annual membership that is designed to perpetuate with corporations, organizations, schools, and individuals.  An annual brochure is published to recognize contributions of $1,000 to $50,000.  A gift or pledge of $1,000 or more, or a combination of gifts totaling $1,000 +, given to your LOCAL Chapter between January 1 and December 31 is eligible for inclusion in this distinguished membership. When you reach the $1,000 level, you will also be recognized in our Visionary Giving publication that is scheduled to print the first quarter of each year. 

Historically, Red Cross fundraising has been focused on “disaster relief” and more crisis-oriented.  Establishing a formal, annual fundraising program will strengthen all aspects of the operations.  With the assistance of this program, the intent is that American Red Cross services will be available locally when the need arises.

Red Cross takes pride in partnering with prominent businesses and individuals who share the same passion to support the community in the most effective and efficient manner possible.

As an extension of our Visionary Giving Program, Women of Vision was established.  Women have been the foundation for many successful grass-root organizations and the American Red Cross is certainly no exception.  Clara Barton, a school teacher, founded the first local American Red Cross Chapter in August 1881.  Because Clara was such a VISIONARY, our recognition program, Women of Vision, was introduced. This program recognizes annual giving of $1,000 and above.  Through this program, our LOCAL Chapter will be able to carry out the Red Cross mission with the support of LOCAL, compassionate and committed women.

 We are very proud and excited to announce that 65 Women of Vision members have demonstrated their commitment to the American Red Cross mission by becoming founding members.

Here are just a few examples how Women of Vision donations recently helped our Armed Forces Emergency Services (AFES):

§   1,360 emergency communications between a member of the Armed Forces and their family were transmitted through the AFES program, which operated 24 hours a day 365 day a year.

 §   An AFES caseworker was able to send a message to a soldier overseas whose wife gave birth to their first child, two months premature, weighing 1 pound 5/8 ounces.  The serviceman was granted emergency leave to be with his wife and new child.

 §   The Red Cross conducted “deployment briefings” for military units and their families, providing information about available Red Cross services and how to access them.  During a recent deployment ceremony for soldiers heading to Iraq , a soldier’s wife became emotional as the soldiers lined up in formation.  The Red Cross volunteer shared that she too was a military spouse and understood her sadness.  The volunteer encouraged her to make contact with the Red Cross if she needed someone to communicate her feelings and anxieties to.

 §   A sibling called the Red Cross requesting a soldier’s presence due to the grave illness of their mother.  The serviceman was able to come home and see his mother before she passed away.  The family was very appreciative of the Red Cross and the caseworker who showed compassion during their difficult time.     

Call us to sign up for Training in:

o Disaster Preparedness

o Disaster Response for Volunteers

o Providing Disaster Assistance

o Youth Leadership Programs

o First Aid/CPR Training

o Automated External Defibrillators

o Nurse Assistant Training

o Lifeguarding & Water Safety

o Babysitter's Training

o School First-Aid Room Volunteer Programs

o Services to the Armed Forces Casework

o Volunteer Assistance at Local Hospitals