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Two generations honoring the past and supporting the future

Young Mary Land wearing her Red Cross uniform. Photo is black and white.

Mary Land was 21 when she enlisted in a group of volunteers who were specially trained for wartime service known as the Canadian Red Cross Corps during the Second World War. At 95 years old Mary and her son John had a chance to watch a tribute video of Canadian women like herself who served in the Canadian Red Cross Corps. Her son's final gift to his mother was to pay tribute to the remarkable life Mary lived and her service to the Red Cross as a volunteer.

Young Mary Land wearing her Red Cross uniform. Photo is black and white.

Stuck inside this winter? Here’s how to have a successful isolation

A woman with dark curly hair is sitting on a couch with a computer and seems to be talking to someone on facetime

There are a variety of reasons why you might have to stay home this winter, like a virus, COVID-19, a snow or ice storm, or a cold wave. While the first few days might feel like a nice break, you may also experience feelings of boredom or loneliness. Here are some tips for a successful isolation.

A woman with dark curly hair is sitting on a couch with a computer and seems to be talking to someone on facetime

Debunking myths around performing CPR

A woman performing chest compressions on a man laying on the ground with his eyes closed.

There are many beliefs or myths that can and do stop people from helping another individual in distress, such as cardiac arrest. In fact, seven out of 10 cardiac arrests happen in front of bystanders, however less than 20% of bystanders end up providing first aid.

A woman performing chest compressions on a man laying on the ground with his eyes closed.

Heartbreak and hope: One year of conflict in Ukraine 

An older woman smiling up at the camera

What does it mean to live through a year of armed conflict? For some, it means having to leave behind everything they know for somewhere safer. For others, it means spending hours in bomb shelters, or hours without electricity. For too many it means being separated from family, struggling to access basic medical care and not knowing what will happen next. 

An older woman smiling up at the camera

The Community Services Recovery Fund – supporting community organizations impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic

A young woman sitting at a computer

A new program has been launched to help community service organizations in Canada strengthen their internal structures and practices as they recover from the pandemic. This will, in turn, assist them as they continue to support their communities.

A young woman sitting at a computer

Mental health and men: how to support your loved ones

A man sitting on a leather couch is holding is head, looking sad

Men also experience mental health challenges, including depression and anxiety. Knowing this, why don’t we hear about it more? Whether it’s a family member or a friend you are worried about, here are some tips to spot depression and to support someone going through it, as well as some resources.

A man sitting on a leather couch is holding is head, looking sad

Could you survive on what’s in your pantry?

A pantry, with doors open, full of food

With any emergency, ensure your family has an emergency plan and emergency kit, as well as evacuation plans. Ensuring you have food to sustain you for at least three days is part of your emergency plan and we have tips to help plan for that.

A pantry, with doors open, full of food

Local affected by Hurricane Fiona finds strength in volunteering with this community

William Coney discusses with a person affected by Fiona

When Hurricane Fiona hit William Coney’s quaint neighbourhood on September 24, 2022, the Canadian Red Cross volunteer did what he knew best: help others. He says volunteering gave him a sense of agency. “Certainly, it was a lot nicer to be autonomous and active. This was a way I could help my local community.”

William Coney discusses with a person affected by Fiona

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