News Releases

Canadian Red Cross stresses need to protect humanitarian workers after record number of deaths

May 08, 2025 - The Canadian Red Cross is marking World Red Cross Red Crescent Day with a call for action to protect humanitarian workers around the world.

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.

Appeal launched to support people impacted by the earthquake in Myanmar

March 28, 2025 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the 2025 Myanmar Earthquake Appeal to help those affected by the earthquake. The Red Cross Red Crescent is working to deliver emergency relief and to get help to those impacted by the earthquake as quickly as possible.

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.

Three years on, the Canadian Red Cross provides vital humanitarian aid in Ukraine

February 24, 2025 - As the conflict in Ukraine enters its fourth year, the Canadian Red Cross remains committed to providing vital humanitarian aid to people in Ukraine and displaced in neighbouring countries.

Statement responding to news of an agreement between Israel and Gaza

January 15, 2025 - The Canadian Red Cross is encouraged by news of an agreement between the parties fighting in Israel and Gaza which includes a ceasefire.

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. 

Appeal launched to help people impacted by Hurricanes Milton and Helene

October 09, 2024 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Hurricanes Milton and Helene Appeal to help support people impacted by the recent hurricanes in the United States.

Update on Response to Humanitarian Crisis in the Middle East

October 06, 2024 - The Canadian Red Cross remains deeply concerned about the worsening humanitarian crisis in the Middle East following a year of escalating conflict. The ongoing hostilities are generating unimaginable pain and suffering. Civilians including women and children, older adults, and the wounded and sick continue to experience the greatest impacts.  

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