Donate to the Canadian Red Cross Fund

Our mission: The Canadian Red Cross mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world.

In Canada and throughout the world, the Canadian Red Cross has achieved an enviable status; it is the object of public trust both as an efficient vehicle for giving and as an effective and compassionate means to deliver aid to the most vulnerable. We are extremely proud of Canada’s contribution to the world’s largest humanitarian organization, both in terms o f donations and in the quality and importance of the work that those donations allow us to do here and abroad.

And giving makes it all possible. Without the generosity of Canadian citizens, communities and other supporters, the Canadian Red Cross would simply not be in the position to offer the services it does. To earn this position of trust, the Canadian Red Cross is committed to operating efficiently and transparently, accounting to all donors for the use of the funds they provide.

On a daily basis we take the support and compassion we receive from Canadian donors and turn it into action. In 2010-11 here are some ways we made a difference with donor support.

DISASTER MANAGEMENT IN CANADA

over 20,106 people directly assisted
over 2,098 house fires responded to
5,117 trained volunteers ready to respond 24/7, 365 days a year
10,622 Canadians trained in disaster preparedness

HEALTH AND SOCIAL PROGRAMS

236,228 articles loaned through HELP (Health Equipment Loan Program)
42,248 people served through Link to Health, Meals on Wheels, Transportation and other home assistance programs
24,055 people served by 3,762,824 client service hours through home support services

RESPECTED: VIOLENCE AND ABUSE PREVENTION

290,994 youth and adults attended workshops and sessions in Canada
128,347 attended programs offered in other countries

RESTORING FAMILY LINKS

1,000 active cases
31 dedicated volunteers across the country

INTERNATIONAL OPERATIONS

13 field offices operating in 19 countries around the world
386 delegate missions abroad
54 international emergency relief and recovery
appeals answered, including support for Sri Lanka and Bolivia floods and Chile and Sumatra earthquakes
$23.9 million invested in development projects
909 metric tonnes of relief supplies managed

HUMANITARIAN ISSUES AND INTERNATIONAL HUMANITARIAN LAW

21,555 youth reached through 514 events
297 teachers trained to teach the "Exploring Humanitarian Law" curriculum

Help us be ready for the next call for help.