If you are interested in ways to support your American Red Cross of Saginaw County, please consider the following opportunities and contact the Financial Development office at (989) 754.8181.

Send checks or money orders to:
The American Red Cross of Saginaw County
Department of Financial Development
1232 N. Michigan Avenue
Saginaw, Michigan 48602

Please note that the American Red Cross is fully committed to honoring donor intent. If you intend for your gift to stay with our local chapter, it would be helpful for you to indicate "local chapter" on the memo line of your check.

Stock Gifts

If you would like to make arrangements to transfer appreciated securities directly to the American Red Cross of Saginaw County please call 989.754.8181. This option allows you to maximize your charitable deduction and avoid capital gains.

Matching Gifts

To have your donation matched, contact your human resources office to find out if your company has a matching gift program. If so, send along the matching gift form with your donation to our local chapter office.

Tribute & Memorial Gifts

To make a donation on someone's behalf, call (989) 754-8181 for information about tribute and memorial gifts.

Deferred Gifts

To discuss ways to help the American Red Cross in the categories below, please call our Planned Giving Officer at 1-866-545-0725.

Bequests

Name the American Red Cross of Saginaw County as the remainder beneficiary of your estate, or make a specific bequest to support our work. By using the following language, you can ensure your gift be distributed as you intend. To make a gift to the American Red Cross of Saginaw County, use the words:
"I give, devise and bequeath to the American Red Cross for the benefit of the Saginaw County Chapter the sum of ____(or otherwise describe the gift or specify a percentage of the estate)."

Life Insurance

Contribute paid life insurance policies or pay premiums on a new policy naming the American Red Cross of Saginaw County as owner or beneficiary.

Charitable Gift Annuities, Charitable Trusts, and Pooled Income Funds
Transfer money, securities or both, and receive life income and immediate tax deductions.

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