Theme/Slogan:
“Building Bridges to Success: Paving the Way with Compassionate Leaders”
PA FBLA Statewide Fundraising Goal: $50,000
American Red Cross mission: “The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.”
American Red Cross vision: We aspire to turn compassion into action so that:
- our communities are ready and prepared for disasters.
- everyone in our country has access to safe, lifesaving blood and blood products.
- all members of our armed services and their families find support and comfort whenever needed.
- in an emergency, there are always trained individuals nearby, ready to use their Red Cross skills to save lives.
- all people affected by disaster across the country and around the world receive care, shelter, and hope.
The Red Cross is not a government agency. The Red Cross is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to deliver its mission.
Pennsylvania FBLA chapters and members can support our state project through fundraising, volunteering locally, or getting involved at the upcoming SLW festivities. At the State Leadership Workshop, chapters and members can participate in the Charity Basket auction, the Rubber Ducky Derby, the purchase of SLW T-shirts, the Red Cross Relays — and other fundraising initiatives at the State Leadership Workshop. More information will be found in the State Leadership Workshop section of the website.
It is Pennsylvania FBLA’s intent to coordinate a Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday and Sunday at the State Leadership Workshop. More information will be published, including any necessary permission forms.
All fundraising checks should be made payable to: PA FBLA or PA FBLA State Project.
Send all contributions to the PA FBLA state office at any time during the year:
Bruce E. Boncal
PA FBLA Executive Director
PO Box 5085
Jersey Shore, PA 17740
A letter documenting each chapter’s or each region’s contributions will be emailed by Mackenzie Minnich, PA FBLA State Treasurer, shortly after the check is received. Only checks received at the state office and documentation from the state treasurer will count toward the William Selden Outstanding Chapter Criteria or the state project awards. Direct contributions made to the American Red Cross will not count toward the OC Criteria or the state project awards.
Deadline for Contributions for State Project Awards:
All contributions received by April 07, 2025 12:00 noon, will be counted toward the two state projects awards announced at the SLC Opening Session. Drop off contributions brought on site at the conference headquarters in the Hershey Lodge, Cocoa Terrace.
Contributions will continue to be accepted from chapters until June 30, 2025. A final check to the American Red Cross will be sent to the organization at the end of the fiscal year.
AMERICAN RED CROSS INFORMATION
Michael Cmar (he/him)
Regional Philanthropy Partner
American Red Cross
Greater Pennsylvania Region
2801 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
Phone: 412-735-8199
Website: www.redcross.org
Email: michael.cmar@redcross.org
Here are the addresses for the different Red Cross offices across the state:
