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Your Support Counts
The American Red Cross does not receive government funding. The Gaston County Chapter receives approximately half of its funding from United Way of Gaston County and relies on the generosity of individuals, businesses, churches and other organizations for the remaining 50 percent.

  


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Annual Report
Lasting Impression

Your voluntary gifts of time and money ensure the continuance of vital Red Cross services that include: local disaster assistance, blood collections, CPR and First Aid training, Armed Forces Emergency Services and youth programs. All donations sent to the Gaston County Chapter will be used for Red Cross programs and services in Gaston County unless otherwise designated.

Cash Contributions, Memorials and Honorariums
We accept MasterCard, Visa and American Express by telephone. For a printable form and information on donating, click here.

 


United Way
of Gaston County

 

 


Planned Giving
Planned gifts help ensure the future of programs and services we provide and may further your financial and estate planning goals.

We offer a wide range of planned giving opportunities that include: Charitable Gift Annuities, Gift Annuities and Charitable Remainder Trusts. We also accept gifts of life insurance, appreciated securities and real estate.

To include the Red Cross in your will or estate plan, the following format is recommended: I give, devise, and bequeath to the Gaston County Chapter of the American Red Cross the sum of ___ (or otherwise specify a percentage of the estate).

Call or e-mail our office to receive additional information on planned giving or consult your attorney.

 
 

 

 Increase your retirement income ... while helping your community! If you are looking for ways to increase your income during retirement, please consider a Red Cross Gift Annuity. It's a method of charitable giving that offers you a long list of benefits including:
- High rate of return -- guaranteed.
- Portion of income tax-free.
- An income tax deduction.
- Reduction of capital gains taxes.
- Reduction of federal estate taxes.
- Wonderful way to support Red Cross programs

Guaranteed Lifetime
Income of 6-12%

AGE...RATE
55.....5.8%
60.....6.0%
65.....6.3%
70.....6.7%
75.....7.3%
80.....8.3%
85.....9.7%
90+....11.5%

 

Rates are based on age. Call or e-mail our office for your exact rate and more information. Don't delay! Rates will decrease January 1, 2003!

 
© 2002 American Red Cross, Gaston County Chapter
190 S. Oakland Street | Gastonia, NC 28052
(704) 864-2623 | (704) 864-7904 (fax)
www.redcross.org