The American Red Cross in Greater New York (ARC/GNY) is a non-profit organization that is not funded by the government. It relies on contributions from individuals, companies and foundations for the support required to maintain its on-going preparedness and response services.

Your firm, whatever its size, can establish a meaningful sponsorship relationship with the ARC/GNY.

Corporate Sponsorship Opportunities

Sponsorship opportunities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing direct monetary support of operating services
• Sponsoring specific programs, activities, and events
• Launching a workplace campaign of support by your employees
• Including Red Cross in your matching gifts programs
• Providing Gifts-in-Kind or Project Sales of budgeted items
• Providing venues for public display of ARC/GNY programs & services

Your Gift At Work

Contributions to ARC/GNY enable us to support our extensive volunteer organization and to provide vital services to New Yorkers in need.

Thousands of dedicated men, women and young adults serve as ARC/GNY volunteers. They respond to more than 3,100 emergencies in all five boroughs of New York City, as well as Orange, Putnam, Rockland and Sullivan Counties in New York. They teach courses, ranging from the fundamentals of first aid to highly sophisticated lifesaving methods, assist with community outreach and education, provide logistic support and much more.

Some 3,600 volunteers provide skills and offer their service in our Greater New York service area. Funds are required to recruit, train and equip each volunteer, and to maintain effective communications.

In addition, ARC/GNY provides many direct services to New Yorkers affected by disasters, from immediate food, clothing and shelter to longer-term mental health counseling. These services require on-going financial support so the Red Cross can continue to meet every need.

Accountability You Can Rely On

You can be sure your financial contribution to ARC/GNY is used wisely. The American Red Cross in Greater New York is registered as a corporation in the State of New York.  Additionally, we are classified as a publicly supported organization and are exempt from federal income taxes of the Internal Revenue Code under Section 501(c) (3).

The budget of the ARC/GNY is annually approved by a volunteer Board of Trustees. The financial operations of ARC/GNY are reviewed and appropriately adjusted on a regular basis.  An annual audit is performed by KPMG.