News Releases

Appeal launched to help people impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene

October 10, 2024 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Hurricanes Milton and Helene Appeal to help support people impacted by the recent hurricanes in the United States.

Update on Response to Humanitarian Crisis in the Middle East

October 07, 2024 - The Canadian Red Cross remains deeply concerned about the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Middle East following a year of escalating conflict. The ongoing hostilities are generating unimaginable pain and suffering. Civilians including women and children, older adults, and the wounded and sick continue to experience the greatest impacts.  

Canadian Red Cross provides financial support to small businesses and not-for-profits in Jasper and surrounding area

September 17, 2024 - Thanks to funds raised for the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal and with financial support from the Government of Alberta, the Canadian Red Cross has announced the Support to Small Businesses and Not-for-Profits Program

Re-entry Support Centre opened in Jasper, Alberta to assist residents impacted by the fires

August 16, 2024 - The Re-entry Support Centre is a one-stop location for information and services as Jasper residents enter the community.

Canadian Red Cross announces additional financial assistance for people impacted by wildfires in Jasper, Alberta

August 15, 2024 - Starting today, the Canadian Red Cross is distributing an additional $500 in one-time financial assistance for households who registered with the Red Cross after the wildfire evacuation and whose primary residence is in Jasper, Alberta.

Red Cross opens collaborative Humanitarian Services Centre in Hinton, Alberta

August 08, 2024 - Today, the Canadian Red Cross opened a Humanitarian Services Centre in Hinton, Alberta, that will bring together community organizations and other partners in a collaborative effort to provide essential support for those impacted by the wildfires in Jasper.

Canadian Red Cross thanks community partners and raises over $674,000 during Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper event

August 01, 2024 - Thanks to the generosity of people in Alberta and across the country, the Canadian Red Cross is proud to announce that Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper event raised more than $674,000 to help individuals and families impacted by the recent wildfires in Alberta.

Canadian Red Cross announces financial assistance for people evacuated from Jasper due to wildfires in Alberta

July 30, 2024 - The Canadian Red Cross today announced it will be providing $750 per household for people evacuated from their primary residence in Jasper, Alberta to help individuals and families meet urgent needs resulting from the recent wildfires in the area.

Canadian Red Cross launches appeal for people affected by Alberta Wildfires

July 25, 2024 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal to help people and communities impacted by wildfires in Alberta.
 

Appeal launched to support people impacted by Hurricane Beryl

July 03, 2024 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Hurricane Beryl Appeal to help those affected by the hurricane.