The Red Cross provides critical services to people who don't know where to turn after a disaster, who require lifesaving blood, or who need help from our nation after sacrificing so much on our behalf. We don't turn away people who need assistance; we are committed to bringing help and hope to all those in need. All of this is possible because of individuals like you who donate money to the Red Cross., Otherwise, the maximum donation is also $100,000. How to make a donation You don’t need to sign up for a GoFundMe account to make a donation. But, if you have an account and are signed in when you donate, you can easily keep track of and manage your donations. Follow these steps to donate: Find the correct fundraiser and select “Donate now”, Your monetary donation to the Red Cross helps provide food, shelter, relief supplies, emotional support, recovery planning and other assistance during disasters. When you donate money, you're with us as we respond to an average of about 65,000 disasters every year..