Impact Story: American Red Cross of Alaska
This past year, over a half a million dollars were donated to Alaska nonprofits through the Pick. Click. Give. program. For many organizations, the support could not have arrived at a better time. Because of the economic downturn, donations to many nonprofits have declined at the very time when demand for services is up.
One organization that is helping Alaska families through difficult times is the American Red Cross of Alaska.
With volunteers from Barrow to Metlakatla and Eagle to Dillingham, the statewide organization helps over 44,000 Alaskans every single year.
Many Alaskans sent their thanks to the Red Cross of Alaska by donating a total of $15,825 when they filed for their PFDs online.
Where does the money go?
- Your donations provide food, clothing, shelter and other essential items such as medication for those that lose their homes due to flooding, fires, winter storms or other natural disaster here in Alaska.
- Your donations ensure that all Alaskans have a safe warm place to sleep by providing rental assistance and other temporary bridges to help Alaska families get back on their feet.
- Your donations make sure that every Alaska has a warm Christmas.
Michelle Houlihan, Executive Director of the Red Cross of Alaska, explains:
Individual donors like you are the lifeblood of the Red Cross of Alaska and many local organizations. This January you'll have an opportunity to say thanks to local non-profits making a difference one family at a time in Alaska. Pick your clicks now and help spread the word.
Have you Picked Your Click? Please encourage your family and friends in Alaska to do so as well.
