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Disaster volunteer at fire sceneNeighbors helping neighbors, across the street or across the ocean – that’s the American Red Cross!

The Red Cross offers numerous ways you can make a difference in the world around you.

Volunteer


Donate

by sending a check:

  • American Red Cross in Southeastern Wisconsin, 2600 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Milwaukee, WI 53233

by calling:

  • National donation at 1-800-Help-Now
  • Local donation at 414-342-8680

by donating online:

by making an in-kind donation:

by giving blood:

or by participating in the following:



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See how who your donation helps by clicking here. All Red Cross aid to disaster victims is free, made possible by the voluntary gifts of time and money from the American people. Join our elite group of donors today!

Become a hero

You are our Hero!

That's right---you---an ordinary person, can make a difference. All you have to do is recruit your friends, school or members of your club or association to commit to an extraordinary goal---to make sure that the Red Cross can respond to disasters in your community, and to help make sure your neighbors can prevent and prepare for emergencies.

It's simple. Just hold an event for the Red Cross (it could be anything-we have ideas for you too), raise funds for your community and know that you made a difference!

Become a Hero. It's simple, just contact us!

Every dollar helps! Click here to find out how your donation can help those in your community.

Local individuals and organizations in Kenosha, Racine and Waukesha County have become Heroes for the American Red Cross. Their generosity and willingness to help ensures that the Red Cross can take care of residents in southeastern Wisconsin, by providing shelter, food and other emergency services to those in need.

They raise the money through their company, organization or give individual donations, through any legal means they choose, with the support of their employees and vendors.

Become a Hero! Contact us today.
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Do You Know a Hero?

Do you know someone who has performed an extraordinary act of courage, selflessness or kindness and dedication in Washington County? If so, nominate them today to become a 2012 Real Hero!

The Washington County Chapter of the American Red Cross needs your help to identify and recognize local heroes for their selflessness, courage and dedication to our community. Your Real Hero nominee may be a friend or family member, a neighbor, firefighter or police officer, a member of the military or a local business or service organization.

REAL HEROES is an opportunity to recognize and celebrate the achievements of everyday heroes in our community. Help us find those ordinary people among us who have exhibited extraordinary acts of courage, selflessness, kindness and dedication in Washington County. Award winners will be honored at the REAL HEROES reception & dinner celebration on June 27, 2012.

Honor your friend, co-worker or neighbor by nominating them today in one of the following categories: Commitment to Community Hero An individual who has made a significant contribution towards enriching the lives of others and shown passionate dedication to making Washington County a better place to live.

  • Community Partner Hero: A community group, organization or company that consistently demonstrates a commitment to making a difference in Washington County.
  • Education Hero: An individual who has had a significant impact on a student, group of students or school through kindness, courage and compassion.
  • Health Care Hero: A nominee must be from the medical field and have demonstrated an outstanding level of service to the residents of Washington County and the community.
  • Humanitarian Hero: A Washington County resident that is committed to humanitarian aid efforts locally, nationally or internationally.
  • Emergency Response Hero: A nominee must be from an emergency response (fire & rescue, law enforcement, emergency mgmt) field and have demonstrated an outstanding level of service to Washington County residents & the community.
  • Senior Good Samaritan: A Senior, 65 or older, who has demonstrated kindness, selflessness and compassion in service for the betterment of the community.
  • Youth Good Samaritan: Nominee high school age or younger who has stepped forward in a time of crisis to help another person, worked toward the betterment of the community or performed a lifesaving action
  • Military Hero: Nominee is a member of the armed forces (active, retired, commissioned or non-commissioned) whose actions go above and beyond the call of duty.
  • Animal Hero: A nominee may be a person or organization that has helped save or prevent abuse of an animal or animals. Nominee could also be an animal who has saved a life or prevented a serious accident from occurring.

Nominees for the award must live, work or be active in Washington County. To nominate your Real Hero, download the form 2012 Real Heroes Nomination Form (pdf 267.65 Kb) and send completed nominations to Janean Brudvig at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or via fax, 262-334-4989 or mail to, 819 Schoenhaar Drive, West Bend, WI 53090.

Nominations must be received by March 31, 2012 for entry.


If you or your organization would be interested in sponsoring an Award Category for REAL HEROES, please contact:
Marilynn Gundrum, Real Heroes 2012 Chairperson, at the Red Cross of Washington County 262- 334-5687




Last Updated on Friday, 20 January 2012 13:23