Posted August 30, 2013 by Global Administrator
Whether disaster strikes at home or abroad, Canadians of all stripes (and sizes) are quick to help. When floods hit Calgary in June this year, the kids at Children’s Choice, a non-profit child care society, were no different. After experiencing t...
Posted August 12, 2013 by Global Administrator
Ten days ago, three McGill University students left on a 1300km bike ride to raise funds for the victims of Lac-Megantic. Starting in Lac-Megantic, Nigel, Hans, and Mike will take about two weeks to make the trek all the way to Charlottetown, PEI...
Posted August 08, 2013 by Global Administrator
It has now been almost two months since the Alberta floods, but the funds haven’t stopped pouring in. The Canadian Red Cross is seeing all kinds of donations that continue to help families get back on their feet. Pictured above, Sage and Landon H...
Posted July 17, 2013 by Global Administrator
The floods in Alberta have sparked numerous fundraisers across the country, from the wildly popular Stampede t-shirts to grassroots neighbourhood fundraisers such as the lemonade stand organized by these three girls one weekend. Thanks Raegan, Sy...
Posted July 08, 2013 by Global Administrator
[slideshow] Following an explosion caused by a derailed train in Lac-Megantic, Quebec, the Canadian Red Cross sent teams of volunteers and equipment in support of the municipality to help those in need. About 2000 people have been evacuated from th...
Posted June 26, 2013 by Global Administrator
Highly trained disaster management volunteers from across the country are on the ground working to provide relief to affected communities following extreme floods in Southern Alberta. Volunteers continue to support shelters or reception centres in...
Posted June 21, 2013 by Global Administrator
Severe flooding is impacting several communities in Southern Alberta including the city of Calgary, prompting authorities to declare a state of local emergency and order evacuations. In addition to evacuations, power has been shut off for many reside...
Posted May 22, 2013 by Global Administrator
Disaster response teams with the American Red Cross have been working tirelessly to provide relief to those affected by tornadoes and severe weather in Oklahoma. In this photo Red Cross volunteer Angela Clemins hugs Moore resident Donna Giedrocz....
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