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During World War I, President Roosevelt ordered the American Red Cross to raise funds to support aid to the military and civilians affected by war as mandated by Congress. At that time, the American Red Cross set a goal of $125 million and in less than six weeks donations totaled nearly $146 million. This success caused the Red Cross to repeat the March drive during the remaining years of the war and to make it the occasion for annual membership and fund-raising efforts ever since.
As the honorary chairman of the Red Cross, in 1943 President Roosevelt was the first president to declare March as Red Cross Month. Each year since 1943, the president of the United States proclaims March as Red Cross Month!
Get involved with the Red Cross in March!
Take a Class – Prepare yourself for life-threatening emergency situations by taking a Health and Safety course. We offer a wide variety of courses including First Aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), babysitters training, and lifeguard training. Click here to view the course schedule.
Be Red Cross Ready – Each year, the American Red Cross responds to an estimated 70,000 disasters, including house and apartment fires, hurricanes, and other natural and human-caused disasters. Ensure that you and your family are Red Cross Ready for disasters with these 3 easy steps: Get a Kit, Make a Plan, Be Informed.
Volunteer – Volunteers are involved in every aspect of the Red Cross mission and constitute 96 percent of our workforce! Whether you want to volunteer a few hours a month, once a year, or on an ongoing basis, the Red Cross needs your help! To learn more about our volunteer opportunities, click here.
Donate – We are able to continue our critical mission throughout South Central Texas due to the financial generosity of individuals, corporations, and foundations in our community. Make a secure online donation to your local Red Cross here or call us at (210) 224-5151.
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