Red Cross Stories

Know the facts about ice safety this winter

- When winter arrives, so do a lot of favourite holiday pastimes and seasonal sports.

Essential winter safety tips from the Canadian Red Cross

- Winter can be a beautiful time of year, especially in Canada. But keep in mind that the elements can be harsh, and proper winter safety should be observed, whether you're driving or skating on a frozen pond.

Canadian Red Cross' Integrated Health Program underway in Jacmel

- Emergencies and disasters can strike entirely without warning. That was the case several years ago, in January 2010, when Haiti was struck by a massive earthquake that devastated the country. More than 1.3 million people were left homeless, and millions more impacted.

Donate to the Canadian Red Cross today and collect first-time donor super credit

- There's never been a better time to donate to the Canadian Red Cross.

International Migrant Day is December 18

- The Canadian Red Cross provides a range of migrant and refugee services and is committed to helping new Canadian arrivals find the resources they need.

Online educational tool could help reduce violence, bullying and abuse

- As one of the largest non-profit organizations in the country, the Canadian Red Cross aims to stop violence, bullying and abuse against children and teens in school, at home and at play.

Canadian Red Cross provides healthy relationship tips for teens

- Young people in Canada - especially high schoolers - are faced with difficult decisions every day, and handing them the right tools to handle challenges is essential.

Emergency Response Unit works with Philippine Red Cross youth to prevent violence in post-typhoon Philippines

- Violence often increases during and after disasters and emergencies. In times of crisis, individuals and communities may lose their regular coping mechanisms while they experience the overwhelming stress that is present in the aftermath of a disaster.  

Join the Canadian Red Cross and prevent violence, bullying and abuse in the workplace

- One of the most important issues the Canadian Red Cross is addressing is violence, bullying and abuse prevention in the workplace.

Get involved with GivingTuesday and the Canadian Red Cross

- Everyone knows about Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but have you heard of GivingTuesday?