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Canadian Red Cross thanks community partners and raises over $674,000 during Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper event
- Thanks to the generosity of people in Alberta and across the country, the Canadian Red Cross is proud to announce that Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper event raised more than $674,000 to help individuals and families impacted by the recent wildfires in Alberta.
Canadian Red Cross announces financial assistance for people evacuated from Jasper due to wildfires in Alberta
- The Canadian Red Cross today announced it will be providing $750 per household for people evacuated from their primary residence in Jasper, Alberta to help individuals and families meet urgent needs resulting from the recent wildfires in the area.
Canadian Red Cross launches appeal for people affected by Alberta Wildfires
- The Canadian Red Cross has launched the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal to help people and communities impacted by wildfires in Alberta.
Canadian Red Cross and Walmart Canada launch annual campaign
- For the next month, Walmart customers can donate to Red Cross at the checkout in stores across Canada. Funds raised will go toward disaster relief and preparedness, which may include emergency lodging, clothing, food, personal hygiene and other items.
Red Cross applauds the Government of Canada’s release of the National Adaptation Strategy
- The Canadian Red Cross applauds the Government of Canada for releasing the official National Adaptation Strategy (NAS). Today’s announcement signals continued momentum in addressing risks associated with climate change in Canada through a whole-of-society approach.
Canadian Red Cross launches appeal for people most impacted by the Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada fires
- The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Nova Scotia & Atlantic Canada Fires Appeal to support people who are most impacted by wildfires.
Canadian Red Cross encourages everyone to take action this Emergency Preparedness Week
- An emergency can happen anytime and anywhere, which is why it’s important to always be prepared. As part of Emergency Preparedness Week, an annual campaign led by Public Safety Canada from May 7 – 13 this year, the Canadian Red Cross is encouraging people to be better prepared for emergencies.
Canadian Red Cross opens appeal to help Albertans impacted by wildfires
- The Canadian Red Cross has opened the 2023 Alberta Fires Appeal to help provide assistance to people across the province who have been impacted by wildfires.
Red Cross releases Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults Guide
- This week the Canadian Red Cross released their Emergency Preparedness for Older Adults Guide as part of national Emergency Preparedness Week.
Canadian Red Cross transitions its iconic PEI summer day camps
- 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.
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