Thank You for Supporting Your American Red Cross!                                       

Madison/Marshall County Chapter and Jackson County American Red Cross have been serving our communities for over 90 years.  We are a humanitarian organization led by volunteers and guided by its congressional charter and the fundamental principles of the International Red Cross Movement, will provide relief to victims of disaster and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies. Because of your generous support, we will be able to respond to over 200 single-family and multi-family fires annually, train more than 31,000 people in CPR, First Aid, and Water Safety and distribute preparedness information to more than 40,000 people.  Additionally, over 200 local Disaster Volunteers will be there, trained and ready to respond to disasters, Caseworkers will be there ready to serve as the communications link between 1500 soldiers and their families in time of emergency, Youth Volunteers will be there, teaching small children fire and disaster safety, and Blood Donors will be there, providing lifesaving blood to their neighbors in need.

The American Red Cross continues to be one of the most respected and trusted brands in America. In addition, the Red Cross also meets the strict standards for charity accountability established by the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance. The Better Business Bureau completes comprehensive, in-depth evaluations of the charity's governance, fund raising practices, solicitations and informational materials, as well as, how it spends its money.