News Releases

Canadian Red Cross launches appeal for Hurricane Fiona

September 24, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Hurricane Fiona in Canada Appeal to support people across eastern Canada who have been impacted by this devastating hurricane.

Canadian Red Cross launches Pakistan Floods Appeal

August 31, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Pakistan Floods Appeal to accept donations to help people affected by record-breaking monsoon rainfall in Pakistan. 

Canadian Red Cross funds new program to help people in Ukraine

August 26, 2022 - With thanks to the generosity of Canadians, the Canadian Red Cross today announced additional support being provided to help people in Ukraine who have been impacted by the ongoing conflict.

Annual Walmart Canada campaign raises over $4.2 million for Canadian Red Cross

August 18, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce its annual fundraising campaign with Walmart Canada has raised more than $4.2 million, bringing the 19-year total of funds raised to over $66 million.
 

Canadian Red Cross Launches Support for Small Businesses and Not-for-Profit Organizations

July 14, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched a program that is providing recovery support of $5,000 to eligible small business owners and not-for-profit organizations impacted by the flooding and extreme weather events in British Columbia that began on November 14, 2021.
 

Helping build resilience together: Canadian Red Cross and Walmart Canada launch annual campaign to support emergency relief

June 30, 2022 -

The Canadian Red Cross announced today the launch of the 19th annual giving campaign with Walmart Canada for disaster relief and preparedness. 

Red Cross releases Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults Guide

May 02, 2022 - This week the Canadian Red Cross released their Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults Guide as part of national Emergency Preparedness Week.

Red Cross raising funds to help people arriving in Canada from Ukraine

April 01, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross has opened the Ukraine Humanitarian Support in Canada Appeal to help people who have been displaced by the conflict in Ukraine when they arrive in Canada.
 

Canadian donations reaching people in Ukraine and surrounding countries

March 29, 2022 - The Canadian Red Cross continues to provide vital assistance to people in Ukraine and surrounding countries.  Red Cross teams are working in Ukraine and neighbouring countries to provide urgent items in an effort to alleviate human suffering caused by the conflict.

Canadian Red Cross transitions its iconic PEI summer day camps

March 25, 2022 - A program started in Prince Edward Island more than 75 years ago offering summer camps to teach swimming and other water safety skills to Island children and youth will soon have a new look, as the program transitions from the Canadian Red Cross to the Lifesaving Society Prince Edward Island.