Disasters and other emergencies lead to hardship for many people in Canada and around the world every day. While emergencies can happen at any time and often without warning, the consequences of these events can affect people for years to come.
As an active non-profit organization, the Canadian Red Cross provides a variety of services to meet the needs of people facing adversity. These resources provide a critical layer of support for individuals in need.
Each day can be a challenge for families affected by a disaster. This Valentine's Day, you can share with them the gift of compassion. By showing your support for the Canadian Red Cross, you can help people receive assistance when they need it most.
The Canadian Red Cross in Canada
The Canadian Red Cross helps families and communities in need in Canada, providing services ranging from helping families recover from a disaster, to working to reduce violence and abuse.
In the aftermath of natural disasters such as fires, floodings, snowstorms or other disasters, the Canadian Red Cross offers humanitarian assistance to people who need it. By giving people in need access to emergency shelter, food, water and other essential items, the Canadian Red Cross works to empower communities affected by hardship.
Throughout Canada, the Canadian Red Cross offers educational programs that prevent and raise awareness of issues such as bullying, abuse and harassment.
For those who struggle to gain confidence in the water, the Canadian Red Cross' water safety programs help people acquire skills and knowledge to keep them safe while in, on and around the water.
The Canadian Red Cross abroad
The Canadian Red Cross is very active on a global scale and provides disaster management and relief services to communities around the world.
In places where access to basic health services is limited, the Canadian Red Cross supports programs that enhance communties' access to these essential services. By improving health services available to women and children in remote areas of other countries, the Canadian Red Cross works to improve maternal health.
For migrants and refugee claimants, the Canadian Red Cross' services help reunite families divided by conflict or disasters and give individuals the tools they need to ease the process of resettling in new areas.
Show your support
The Canadian Red Cross improves the lives of those in need by providing assistance in the aftermath of emergencies and disasters. In addition to offering life-saving aid, the Canadian Red Cross' education programs give people the resources they need to keep themselves and their families healthy and safe.
This Valentine's Day, you can Show a Little Love for the Canadian Red Cross by becoming a monthly donor. Each contribution provides the Canadian Red Cross a reliable source of support and supports its humanitarian work.
To learn more about how to donate, please visit us online or contact your local Canadian Red Cross for more details.