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Fund Launched to Support People Impacted by Typhoons Goni & Vamco in Philippines

November 18, 2020 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Philippines Typhoons Goni and Vamco Fund to help provide critical humanitarian aid after the typhoons tore through communities in the Philippines, impacting more than three million people.
 

Appeal Launched to Help People Impacted by Hurricane Eta in Central America

November 14, 2020 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Hurricane Eta in Central America Fund to help provide much needed aid to people and communities devastated by the recent storm.

Canadian Red Cross kickstarts recruitment campaign to build teams for its ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic

October 29, 2020 - Recruitment campaign launches to build additional capacity, initial focus on Ottawa

 

Government of Canada Releases Round 2 of the Emergency Community Support Fund

September 28, 2020 - Our experience over the last six months has shown us that COVID-19 does not impact all Canadians equally. Rather, it is those already struggling or on the margins who are bearing the brunt of this health crisis most profoundly.

Red Cross COVID-19 study shows vulnerable seniors in need of more support

August 20, 2020 - Results of their four-month COVID-19 study has prompted a call from the Canadian Red Cross for policies and practices that better serve the most vulnerable among Canada’s senior population – both during a pandemic and beyond.

Walmart Canada annual campaign for the Canadian Red Cross raises record $3.7 million for disaster relief and preparedness

August 17, 2020 - The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce its annual fundraising campaign with Walmart Canada has raised more than $3.7 million, making it the most successful corporate campaign in the past 17 years. 

Red Cross assisting people impacted by explosion in Lebanon

August 06, 2020 - The humanitarian needs in Beirut, Lebanon are immense following the recent explosion, which has exacerbated an already dire humanitarian situation in a country that is currently hosting the largest number of refugees per capita and is struggling with environmental and economic uncertainties.

Study shows pandemic affecting Canadians’ consumption of alcohol and cannabis

July 02, 2020 - Latest results from an ongoing Pan Canadian study by the Canadian Red Cross suggest a portion of adults who use alcohol and cannabis have increased their consumption of those substances during the COVID-19 pandemic.
 

Canadian Red Cross annual campaign with Walmart Canada raises funds for disaster relief

July 02, 2020 - The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce the launch of its annual fundraising campaign with Walmart Canada in support of disaster relief and preparedness.
 

Red Cross recruits 1,000 Canadians to join its humanitarian workforce in long-term care homes in Quebec

June 17, 2020 - In support of the Government of Quebec the Canadian Red Cross has launched a recruitment campaign to build a humanitarian workforce of 1,000 individuals to work in long-term care homes. This workforce will support existing personnel and provide comfort and care to residents.