Red Cross Stories
Red Cross provides relief as Saskatchewan fires force 13,000 from homes
- The Canadian Red Cross has assisted more than 7,800 people affected by the Saskatchewan wildfires so far. Those affected are having their basic needs provided for at shelters in both Saskatchewan and Alberta with items such as cots, blankets, hygiene kits and nutritious meals.
Nepal: Prepared for unknown challenges as emergency first responders
- “I would do it all over again,” said Sarah Mutch, a Canadian Red Cross aid worker who was deployed with the field hospital following the devastating earthquake in Nepal.
Home again In High River: Red Cross funds home repairs after floods
- Almost two years after severe flooding damaged thousands of properties across southern Alberta, the repairs on Chuck Shifflett’s historic High River home are nearly complete.
Red Cross teams continue delivering aid following second Nepal earthquake
- Red Cross teams in Nepal are continuing to provide life-saving assistance to those affected by a second earthquake that struck on May 12. Many of the individuals in need were already struggling to cope after an earthquake shook the region on April 25.
Canadian Red Cross field hospital arrives in remote region of Nepal
- A Canadian Red Cross field hospital has arrived in the remote village of Dhunche, a remote community outside of Kathmandu near the Tibet border. Red Cross personnel, tents and medical supplies were all flown in by helicopter as the earthquake destruction had prevented road access.
Canadian Red Cross sends aid workers and mobile field hospital to Nepal
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As the massive response to the Nepal earthquake continues, the Canadian Red Cross deploys mobile field hospital along with some 20 highly trained delegates.
Nepal: Red Cross on the front lines responding to massive earthquake
- The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is responding to the devastating earthquake that shook Nepal on April 25.
Aviva Canada teams up with Canadian Red Cross to triple the impact of your gift
- This April, the Canadian Red Cross welcomes a new partner and a new chance for donors to triple the impact of their gift. Aviva Canada, one of the country’s leading home, auto and business insurance groups, will double match every dollar donated!
Canadian Red Cross celebrates National Volunteer Week
- From April 12-18, 2015, the Canadian Red Cross celebrates National Volunteer Week to recognize its vast network of volunteers who contribute their time and energy to improving the lives of those in need across Canada.
National Volunteer Week Profile: Martin Minville
- Martin Minville has been a Red Cross volunteer for five years. Since day one, he has taken on the great responsibility of Team Leader and rallied the Rimouski volunteer team. He has put together a dedicated team he can count on during emergency responses.
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