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American Red Cross of Greater Chicago
Serving Cook, DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties.
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Looking for a unique way to support the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago?  The following organizations and websites are generously supporting our lifesaving services! Find out how your everyday activities like searching the internet, eating a tasty treat or giving away your old cell phones can benefit the Red Cross. Or, use your talents to raise funds by designing your own fundraiser.

Create your own fundraiser for the Red Cross
Are you great at organizing? We’re always looking for more fundraisers. For more information on how to host a fundraiser, please click here to view the instructions.

Dining Out and Entertainment
Berry Chill
Join the Berry Chill “Culture Club” and the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago as your charity and they will donate 3% of each purchase you make back to the Red Cross.

Shifting Fortunes
The most unique concept in gaming to materialize in years has been created by shiftingfortunes.com.  They have applied this concept to President Obama and his Family to produce a game as fun as it is educational.  10% of sales through this link will go to the Red Cross of Greater Chicago.

Cards for Causes
Purchase your greeting cards for events including weddings, birthdays, and seasonal occasions, by clicking here and 20% of your purchase will be donated to the Red Cross! Once you’re on the Cards for Causes website, the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago should already selected under the green "Select a Cause" tab. Make your card selections and hit submit, and 20% of your order will automatically be donated to the Greater Chicago Red Cross!

Goodsearch
Help us raise money by doing something you do every day - searching the Internet!  Just type in American Red Cross of Greater Chicago in the "Who do you Goodsearch for?" box and each time you surf the net, money is donated back to support our lifesaving work!

Michigan Avenue Media
Author Marsha Cook and Michigan Avenue Media will donate a portion of their sales from select books to the Greater Chicago Red Cross. Books benefiting the Red Cross range from childrens books, comedy, romance and even a true story of a young woman separated from her family during the Holocaust.

Phones 4 Charity
In partnership with Phones 4 Charity, we are recycling cell phones to raise essential funds for local Red Cross services. We receive a donation for each phone donated based on the make/model of the phone.

 

Banking and Realty Services
Allen Schild, Realtor
Buying or selling a home?  During this uncertain market, seek the expertise of Realtor and American Red Cross of Greater Chicago advocate Allen Schild. In 2008, Schild, a Realtor with Charles Rutenberg Realty, is donating 10% of his earnings to the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago. Don't face the market with fear. Face it with confidence when you work with a Realtor who cares about the people in our communities. Allen Schild can be contacted at 773.968.4100 or allen@chicagohomehelper.com.

Citizens Financial Bank
By opening a good neighbor checking account at your local Citizens Financial Bank and mentioning the American Red Cross, Citizens will donate $50 to the American Red Cross. In addition, Citizens will donate another $50 to the Red Cross for each group of five new qualifying accounts!

Fifth Third Bank
Establish a new relationship with Fifth Third Bank, the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago as your Community Matter charity, and a monetary donation will go to the Red Cross. For more information or to set up an account, contact Bob Fogarty at 773.327.0088.

MidAmerica Bank
Mention the American Red Cross when you open a new personal checking, savings, CD, IRA, or Money Market account, and MidAmerica Bank will make a one-time donation per account to the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago.

Everyday Services

Shopping
Cricket Merchant
Cricket Merchant LLC is a prominent export house of cricket equipment and accessories under one roof. This online shop includes: Cricket Bat, Gloves, Thigh Pads, Legguard, Helmet, Cricket Bat Mallet, Cricket Bat grips, Bails, Box Protector, Caps, Chest Guard, Elbow Guard, Kit Bags, Stumps, Wicket Keeper Gloves, Wicket Keepers Pads and many more accessories. For every $100 purchase, Cricket will donate 2% back to the Red Cross!

Flowerpetal.com 
Send flowers for that special occasion with flowerpetal.com and 12% of proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago.


AT&T
The American Red Cross of Greater Chicago is proud to announce we are a participant in the Revenue for You-AT&T National Affiliate Program.  When you order AT&T Advanced TV, Local Phone Service, or High Speed Internet service through this program, you’ll be helping raise money to support the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago.  Bundle and Save. Learn More

 

FTD.com
Now you can save 15% when you send flowers, plants, gifts and gift baskets from FTD – the most trusted name in the floral industry. Purchase through the www.ftd.com/redcrosschicago website to enjoy great savings, and 15% of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago. It’s an easy way to give back to the community while you save money at the same time.

Gemologica 
Buy fine jewelry for men, women and children at 10% off and 7% of proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago.

Gifts For One Gifts For All
Whether you are looking for birthdays, anniversary, or holiday gifts, Gifts For One Gifts For All has thousands of products to choose from! With such an extensive selection, you are sure to find the right gift for that special occasion in your life. Shop now by clicking here and 30% of your purchase will automatically be donated back to the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago.

Online Magazine Fundraiser
Subscribe to your favorite magazines at up to 85% off newsstand prices and 40% of your purchase will directly support the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago.

Time 2B Safe
Shop at the online store for preparedness items and 5% of the proceeds will benefit the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago.

Hana K
Buy outerwear with Hana K, and let them know you’re shopping to benefit the American Red Cross of Greater Chicago: 10% of the proceeds will come back to support our lifesaving services.

GoodShop
Support the Red Cross by simply shopping online! GoodShop has over one thousand stores to choose from including Target, Best Buy, GAP, Macy’s, Walgreen’s, Nike and so much more! Just type in American Red Cross of Greater Chicago in the "Who do you Support?" box, click on the logo of store you would like to shop in, and start shopping! You will automatically be directed to the online store that you chose and a percentage of your purchase is donated back to support our lifesaving work!

Support of the American Red Cross in no way constitutes an endorsement, expressed or implied, of any product, service, company, individual or political position.


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