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Red Cross launches Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal

February 24, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal to respond to those affected by ongoing conflict in the country. 

Canadian Red Cross submitting proposal to assist with Community Services Recovery Fund

January 24, 2022 - Canadian Red Cross applauds the Government of Canada’s decision to launch the Community Services Recovery Fund for charities and non-profits.   
 

ICRC Security Breach

January 21, 2022 - The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) recently advised of a cyber security incident impacting personal data and information on more than 515,000 people worldwide, including missing people, their families, and people in detention.

Canadian Red Cross continues to support people and communities impacted by 2021 B.C. floods and extreme weather events

January 20, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross is continuing to work closely with all levels of government and community leadership to support the early and long-term recovery needs of people impacted by the flooding and extreme weather events in British Columbia that began on November 14, 2021.

Canadian Red Cross transitioning swimming and lifeguard training to Lifesaving Society Canada

January 12, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross announced today it is winding down its swim and lifeguard programming to direct more attention to surging humanitarian demands in other areas – such as disaster and pandemic response, opioid harm reduction and caregiving for seniors.

Red Cross Launches Philippines Typhoon Rai (Odette) Appeal

December 21, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Philippines Typhoon Rai (Odette) Appeal to help people impacted by the devastating storm that made landfall in the region on December 16, 2021.

The Canadian Red Cross encourages people evacuated from their primary homes in B.C. to register online, on the phone or at in-person locations

December 01, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross is working closely with community leadership and all levels of government to support the immediate and emerging needs of the people impacted by the floods and extreme weather in British Columbia.
 

Canadian Red Cross continues to support people impacted by this year’s wildfires in British Columbia

November 30, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross continues to work closely with community leadership and all levels of government to support the needs of people impacted by the 2021 B.C. Fires in their early and long-term recovery. 

Canadian Red Cross opens online registration portal for people impacted due to B.C. flooding and extreme weather

November 26, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross has now opened an online registration portal for individuals impacted by flooding and extreme weather events in British Columbia that occurred from November 14 to 16.

Canadian Red Cross provides financial assistance for people evacuated due to flooding and extreme weather in British Columbia

November 23, 2021 - Thanks to the Province of British Columbia and the generosity of Canadians who have contributed to the British Columbia Flooding and Extreme Weather Appeal.