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Canadian Red Cross provides support for interim housing units in Jasper

- Starting this week, the Canadian Red Cross is providing property management services to Jasper, Alberta residents at interim housing units in the community. The Red Cross is providing support at the request of Parks Canada and in collaboration with the Municipality of Jasper.

Canadian Red Cross announces financial assistance this holiday season for Jasper residents impacted by wildfires in Alberta

- The Canadian Red Cross will be providing an additional one-time $500 payment per household for people impacted by the 2024 Alberta wildfires. 

Canadian Red Cross provides financial support to small businesses and not-for-profits in Jasper and surrounding area

- Thanks to funds raised for the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal and with financial support from the Government of Alberta, the Canadian Red Cross has announced the Support to Small Businesses and Not-for-Profits Program

Re-entry Support Centre opened in Jasper, Alberta to assist residents impacted by the fires

- The Re-entry Support Centre is a one-stop location for information and services as Jasper residents enter the community.

Red Cross opens collaborative Humanitarian Services Centre in Hinton, Alberta

- Today, the Canadian Red Cross opened a Humanitarian Services Centre in Hinton, Alberta, that will bring together community organizations and other partners in a collaborative effort to provide essential support for those impacted by the wildfires in Jasper.

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 providing funds for housing project in Port aux Basques

- The Canadian Red Cross today announced funding to the Town of Channel-Port aux Basques to assist with the purchase of buildings for low-cost housing for seniors who lost their homes as a result of the tropical storm caused by Hurricane Fiona.
 

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.