Would You Like to Help?

Our First Responders need good lanterns.  Many of them are using small flashlights that they just happen to have in their cars.  We would like for all of them to have reliable light.  Many fires happen after dark, light is reassuring to the victims and allows the volunteers to do the necessary paper work.  Here are some examples of the kind of lanterns we need.  Don’t forget that we need batteries too.  This is a great way to help the Red Cross Volunteers do their job.  Give us a call for more information or just drop your contribution at the Red Cross Office in Faribault.  See the “Contact Us” page at the top of this site for the address and phone numbers.  We may have a First Responder in your area and could arrange to pick up your donation.  Thanks in advance.

DID YOU KNOW?

According to the National Philanthropic Trust Website, The Red Cross is number #1 for 2006 in the Trusted Charities, number #1 as the Most Recognized and #4 as the Largest Nonprofit Organization!

Top 5 Most Trusted Charities

1. American Red Cross

2. AARP

3. The Nature Conservancy

4. U.S. Chamber of Commerce

5. Brookings Institute

(Source: Harris Interactive, 2006)

Top 5 Most Recognized Charities

1. American Red Cross

2. AARP

3. National Rifle Association (NRA)

4. U.S.Chamber of Commerce

5. Greenpeace

(Source: Harris Interactive, 2006)

The 5 Largest Nonprofit Organizations

1. United Way of America ($4.04 billion)

2. Salvation Army ($3.60 billion)

3. AmeriCares Foundation ($1.32 billion)

4. American Red Cross ($1.28 billion)

5. American Cancer Society ($929.59 million)

(Source: The Chronicle of Philanthropy, October 23, 2006, based on total amount of income)

Another interesting statistic found on this website is the reasons people give. These reasons are of special interest to those in the Red Cross involved in fund raising!

Top 5 Reasons Why People Give

1. Because they are asked, or presented a giving opportunity
2. Compassion for those in need
3. Personally believe in the cause
4. Affected by the cause
5. To give back to their community

The above is based on an analysis of research in the field of philanthropy — including Indiana University’s Center on Philanthropy, Independent Sector, University of Pittsburgh, and others.