Red Cross Stories
Canadian Red Cross announces $4 million to residents impacted by spring floods
- Thanks to this generosity, the Red Cross is able to provide direct financial assistance in the form of electronic cash transfers to households that have been impacted by severe flooding in Quebec and Ontario.
Red Cross responds as floods impact communities in Quebec and across Canada
- Persistent, steady rains have put provinces including Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick and British Columbia on heightened alert for flooding, putting several communities at risk.
Recovery continues in Fort McMurray as Red Cross releases Alberta Fires One Year Report
- One year after a devastating wildfire swept through the Fort McMurray area, the Canadian Red Cross continues to support the people of Fort McMurray and area as they recover from the disaster.
The Nepal Earthquake Two Years On: A long road to recovery
- On April 25, 2015, Nepal experienced one of two devastating earthquakes that cost the lives of nearly 9,000 people and left 700,000 families displaced. Canadians were quick to help.
Aviva Canada gives Red Cross donors chance to triple their impact
- This April, Canadian Red Cross donors can triple the impact of their gift thanks to Aviva Canada, one of the country’s leading home, auto and business insurance groups!
Google.org awards Red Cross $250K grant to better prepare for next big disaster
- Pilot project to expand and improve existing Canadian Red Cross post-disaster digital assistance platform gets a big boost from Google.org Impact Challenge.
Red Cross responds to severe drought across Africa
- Millions of people are being impacted by one of the worst droughts Africa has experienced in decades. Without urgent action, thousands of vulnerable people will die every day in countries impacted by drought and related food crises.
Millions of people left hungry due to drought in southern and eastern Africa
- The worst drought in decades threatens to leave tens of millions of people in the region of eastern and southern Africa without enough food. In the three countries of Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya alone, an estimated 15 million people are currently in need of urgent food assistance.
New Brunswick storm causes power outages; Red Cross supports shelters, warming centres
- On January 24-25, 2017, an ice storm in New Brunswick brought down hundreds of utility poles and thousands of kilometres of wires, resulting in widespread power outages initially affecting more than 133,000 homes and businesses.
Red Cross volunteers provide care and assistance after fire destroys Quebec family’s home
- On a Sunday in October 2016, Cindy Baillargeon was stirred from her sleep by a 6 a.m. phone call.
Regions
NationalAlberta
British Columbia
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland and Labrador
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Ontario
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Saskatchewan
Nunavut
Yukon
Worldwide
Africa
Americas
Asia
Middle East and North Africa
Europe
Topics
Community HealthEmergencies and Disasters in Canada
Emergencies and Disasters Worldwide
Finding Family
First Aid and CPR
International Humanitarian Law
Migrant and Refugee Services
Our Impact on the Ground
Philanthropy News
Violence, Bullying and Abuse Prevention
Volunteer
Water Safety
Youth
Indigenous Communities
Maternal Newborn and Child Health
Refugee Crisis
Refugee Arrival