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Canadian Red Cross launches appeal to support people impacted by the events following the Filipino Lapu Lapu Festival
May 02, 2025 - The Canadian Red Cross is working to support those impacted by the recent events following the Filipino Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver, and has launched the 2025 Vancouver Lapu Lapu Festival Appeal.
Canadian Red Cross provides support for interim housing units in Jasper
February 26, 2025 - 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
December 09, 2024 - 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
September 17, 2024 - 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
August 15, 2024 - 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
August 08, 2024 - 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
August 01, 2024 - 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
July 30, 2024 - 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
July 25, 2024 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal to help people and communities impacted by wildfires in Alberta.
Red Cross applauds the Government of Canada’s release of the National Adaptation Strategy
June 27, 2023 - 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.
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