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Canadian Red Cross providing funds for housing project in Port aux Basques

August 24, 2023 - 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.
 

People impacted by fires in British Columbia are encouraged to register with the Canadian Red Cross

August 22, 2023 - The Canadian Red Cross is encouraging people who are impacted by fires in British Columbia to register with Red Cross online or by calling 1-800-863-6582 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, seven days a week.

People impacted by fires in Northwest Territories are encouraged to register with the Canadian Red Cross

August 18, 2023 - Registration with the Red Cross ensures people can be contacted while away from home and can be reached with information on Red Cross services and assistance that may become available.  Registering also helps to understand needs and impacts of people during this challenging time. 

Appeal launched to support people impacted by British Columbia fires

August 18, 2023 - Donations to the Canadian Red Cross will be used for immediate and ongoing relief, recovery and resilience efforts in response to the fires in British Columbia. Donations may also be used for preparedness and risk reduction for future all-hazard disaster events within British Columbia.

Canadian Red Cross launches appeal to support Northwest Territories Fires

August 17, 2023 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the 2023 Northwest Territories Fires Appeal to help people impacted by fires.

Aid for Afghanistan Coalition Statement: Humanitarian assistance still needed in Afghanistan after two years under the Taliban government

August 15, 2023 -

As we mark two years since the leadership change in Afghanistan, the humanitarian crisis is widespread and the need for international support is desperately needed. Access to health care, food, water, sanitation, education, and other social and economic needs remain a challenge for people in Afghanistan.

Appeal launched to support Hawaii Wildfires response efforts

August 11, 2023 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched an appeal to help support people impacted by the wildfires in Maui, Hawaii.
 

Canadian Red Cross Personalized Recovery and Interim Housing Support available for households impacted by Atlantic wildfires

July 04, 2023 - Over the past five weeks, the Canadian Red Cross has provided emergency financial assistance to more than 7,800 households that were impacted by devastating wildfires in the Maritimes.

Canadian Red Cross and Walmart Canada launch annual campaign

June 29, 2023 - 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

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.