The Red Cross works every day to make sure the communities where your employees and customers live and work are safe and prepared. And if an emergency strikes – a house fire, an earthquake, a flood – they can count on the Red Cross to help. It only makes good business sense to partner with us.   SMALL AND LARGE COMPANIES ALIKE BENEFIT BY WORKING WITH THE RED CROSS  Enhance your brand by partnering. Augment your marketing and public relations efforts. Target a variety of desirable audiences. Demonstrate your commitment to the well-being and safety of your customers and employees. Provide potential education and training opportunities for your employees and/or customers. The Red Cross is not a government agency. We are a non-profit organization that relies upon the generosity of individuals, companies and foundations to fulfill its mission of helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to disasters. Corporate sponsorship and partnership opportunities include, but are not limited to:  Providing direct monetary support of operating services Sponsoring specific programs and services of the Red Cross Sponsoring special events, including our inspirational Heroes Breakfast Matching your employee's volunteer hours with a financial contribution  Launching a workplace fundraising campaign Including Red Cross in your matching gifts programs Providing in-kind gifts or a percent of sales Providing venues for local Red Cross community events Providing technical assistance and expertise Providing online or print media placement Training your employees to respond to local disasters Preparing your workplace One-time employee volunteering opportunities If you or your company are interested in a corporate partnership with the Red Cross, please contact us at (206) 726-3548, (360) 478-7681 or helpnow@seattleredcross.org.