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Canadian Red Cross joins fight to reduce opioid casualties

March 29, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross is welcoming participation in a Health Canada initiative announced today that is aimed at reducing opioid-related death...

Canadian Red Cross Launches Fund to Support Croatia Earthquake Relief

December 31, 2020 - COVID-19 spread in temporary shelters of major concern.

Canadian Red Cross Welcomes Support from the Government of Canada for COVID-19 Response

November 30, 2020 - The Canadian Red Cross welcomes its continued partnership with the federal government to help augment pandemic response needs across the country, as referenced today during the Government of Canada’s Fall Economic Update.

Canadian Red Cross kickstarts recruitment campaign to build teams for its ongoing response to the COVID-19 pandemic

October 29, 2020 - Recruitment campaign launches to build additional capacity, initial focus on Ottawa

 

Red Cross COVID-19 study shows vulnerable seniors in need of more support

August 20, 2020 - Results of their four-month COVID-19 study has prompted a call from the Canadian Red Cross for policies and practices that better serve the most vulnerable among Canada’s senior population – both during a pandemic and beyond.

Canadian Red Cross to exit home care in New Brunswick

February 12, 2020 - The Canadian Red Cross has informed the Government of New Brunswick and other key stakeholders that in just over a year from now, it will stop being one of the 46 organizations that provide home support services throughout the province.

One year after the tornadoes, the Red Cross remains present in Gatineau to support those affected

September 13, 2019 - One year after the tornadoes, the Red Cross remains present in the area to support those impacted by the disaster. This support includes financial assistance and lodging services for the most vulnerable individuals. 

Canadian Red Cross providing financial aid for flooding relief

May 03, 2019 - The Canadian Red Cross has announced financial assistance for households in affected Quebec, New Brunswick and Ontario communities directly impacted by spring flooding.

Red Cross Distributes $30 Million to Evacuees in Just One Day

May 13, 2016 - In just one day, more than half of the $50 million offered by the Canadian Red Cross to help people affected by the Alberta wildfires has already reached thousands of families in need of basic items during this difficult time.
 

Banks Accepting Donations for Red Cross Alberta Fires Appeal

May 06, 2016 - The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce that 10 banks in Canada will be accepting cash donations from the public in support of Red Cross efforts to assist those affected by the massive wildfires in Alberta.