As a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, We Are Blood accepts and depends on financial contributions to support a thriving local blood supply.
Make a Gift
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, We Are Blood relies on financial contributions to support the programs, people, and equipment that sustain a thriving local blood supply for Central Texas.
Your generosity helps ensure that life-saving blood products are available whenever and wherever patients need them.
Give in Honor or Memory
Would you like to make a donation on behalf of a friend or loved one?
Please include a note in the “Special Instructions About Your Donation” section of the PayPal payment portal, and we’ll ensure your gift is recognized accordingly.
Planned Giving: A Lasting Legacy of Life
Planned giving is a powerful way to make a long-term impact on the health of Central Texans. By including We Are Blood in your estate plans, such as through a bequest, beneficiary designation, or other planned gift, you help ensure that lifesaving blood is available for generations to come.
A planned gift allows you to support our mission in a way that aligns with your personal values and financial goals, while creating a legacy of care for your community.
If you are interested in learning more about planned giving opportunities or would like to discuss how to include We Are Blood in your plans, we invite you to contact us. We would be honored to work with you to make a future-saving difference.
Our Bond with Central Texas Is Thicker Than Water
Founded in September 1951, We Are Blood was the first nonprofit blood bank to serve the greater Austin area. Over more than 75 remarkable years, we’ve grown alongside our community and now:
- Act as the sole provider of blood products for patient transfusions in our region
- Operate four donor center locations
- Host mobile blood drives seven days a week
- Serve 10 counties and more than 50 hospitals, medical facilities, and EMS agencies
This work is made possible through the generosity of donors and supporters like you.
Help Us Meet a Growing Need
Central Texas has experienced rapid population growth over the past decade—and with it, a dramatic rise in demand for blood products.
- Since 2015, we’ve grown to provide over 96% more platelets and 55% more red blood cells annually for local patients.
- With continued regional growth and new medical treatments becoming available, we anticipate at least a 25% increase in blood product needs by 2030.
To meet this demand, it is urgent that we expand our capacity and resources to serve our community now and well into the future.
Your Impact
When you support We Are Blood, your financial gift helps us:
- Recruit and retain new blood donors through community outreach
- Increase community awareness about the ongoing need for blood in Central Texas
- Launch and sustain new donor and patient-focused programs
- Provide donors with meaningful thank-you gifts
- Purchase and maintain critical equipment, including bloodmobiles, automated components devices, and stem cell collection equipment
All of which helps We Are Blood provide improved care for local patients. And your support plays a vital role in ensuring We Are Blood can continue meeting the growing needs of our community for years to come.
A Lifesaving Investment in Your Community
A strong local blood supply means the people you see every day; the people you care about most—family, friends, neighbors, and coworkers—have access to lifesaving blood when they need it most.
We Are Blood is a locally owned 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. All financial contributions are tax deductible, and you will receive a letter acknowledging your generosity.
Thank you for investing in the health and wellbeing of our community and in the future of Central Texas.
For more information on giving, contact Susan Alexander-Wilson, Volunteer & Grants Manager: [email protected] | (512) 206-1189
