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Become a Hero for Health
—Talk to Our Fundraisers Today

What is Face-to-Face Fundraising?


Americares face-to-face fundraising program allows us to connect with communities, raise awareness and invite people to make a lasting impact through automated, recurring giving by becoming a Hero for Health. Becoming a Hero for Health means that your ongoing donation will help save lives and improve health for people and communities around the world in times of disaster and every day.

Why does Americares do face-to-face fundraising?

Face-to-face fundraising is one of the most effective ways we connect with people and grow support for our mission!

It allows us to have real conversations across the country where we can share what we do and answer any questions. Many of the people we meet are learning about Americares for the first time, and their first gift is often the start of a long, impactful journey with us.

Through these one-on-one interactions, we’re able to welcome new supporters who care deeply about helping people in crisis and believe in the power of health to save lives.

How do I share feedback about a fundraiser interaction?

If you have any comments, concerns or positive experiences to share about a face-to-face interaction, please contact us at:

Your input helps us maintain high standards in ethical fundraising and donor experience. Thank you.

How do I identify an Americares fundraiser?

Our fundraisers are professionally trained to represent Americares in the community. To verify their legitimacy, look for:

  • An Americares-branded badge with their name and ID number.
  • Official materials displaying Americares logo and website.
  • A secure electronic device used to process donations – fundraisers do not accept cash donations.

If you’re unsure about a fundraiser’s identity, you can verify by calling 800-905-1082.

What communications will I receive after signing up as a Hero for Health?

Once you sign up as an Americares donor, you will receive:

  • An official tax receipt at the end of the year for your contributions.
  • An email confirmation of your monthly donation.
  • Occasional updates on the impact of your donation, including success stories and program highlights.

Is it safe to give my personal and financial information to a fundraiser?

We take data security seriously. All of our tablets use encryption software to securely collect payment information. The information we collect is uploaded to our remote servers in real time, then permanently removed from the tablet. Once received, all financial data is encrypted in accordance with Payment Card Industry (PCI) compliance standards to protect your information.

As a Hero for Health, you create a dependable base of support so we can be ready to respond the moment crisis strikes. Your recurring gift enables us to deliver lifesaving medicines and critical aid wherever and whenever it’s needed most.