Posted by: Andy_Johnson on 03/12/2014 01:21 PM
Updated by: Andy_Johnson on 03/12/2014 01:22 PM
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Tax Season Offers Opportunity to Support Red Cross Disaster Relief
SACRAMENTO, CA ... It’s tax time once again, and it’s your chance to be a hero for those in need. New this year in the “Voluntary Contributions” section of your California State Income Tax return, is an option to donate to American Red Cross Disaster Relief in California!
Red Cross chapters in California responded to more than 3,000 disasters last year and helped nearly 4,600 families affected by those disasters, providing them with direct help or financial assistance to help meet their basic needs, such as food, shelter, clothing, replacement medication, hygiene items, blankets and more.
The Red Cross relies on the generosity of donors to deliver disaster relief services to those in need. A contribution through your State income taxes is an easy way to be a hero and provide for critical emergency needs of those impacted by disaster.
Funds donated by California taxpayers will directly support Red Cross disaster relief services in California as well as help Californians prepare for, respond to and recover from emergencies. California income tax refunds will fund Red Cross services by:
Purchasing physical supplies to be used during disaster responses, such as cots, blankets, food, water, snacks, diapers and other baby supplies, cups, coffee, etc.
Providing direct financial assistance to families affected by disasters ranging from a single home fire affecting one family to a wildfire displacing dozens
Covering the costs of preparedness trainings for individuals and families
Supporting neighborhood pilot programs which help targeted communities build networks and plans to help them be more resilient in the face of disaster and better able to recuperate.
Fill in the amount you wish to contribute next to Code #426 in the “Voluntary Contributions” section of your California State Income Tax return. It’s never been easier to be a Hero Consult with your tax preparer for more information about Voluntary Contributions.
About the American Red Cross
The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation's blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. The Capital Region serves a twenty-four county territory including Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, Colusa, El Dorado, Glenn, Lassen, Modoc, Nevada, Placer, Plumas, Sacramento, San Joaquin, Shasta, Sierra, Siskiyou, Stanislaus, Sutter, Tehama, Trinity, Tuolumne, Yolo, and Yuba counties. For more information, visit www.redcross.org/capitalregion or follow us on Twitter @RedCrossCRC.
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