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Each May, Mental Health Awareness Week invites people living in Canada to peel back the layers that conceal how we are truly doing. This year’s theme, #UnmaskingMentalHealth encourages everyone to speak openly about what often goes unnoticed.
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It’s Emergency Preparedness Week, and the Canadian Red Cross is here to help support you in all your emergency preparedness needs. From showing you how to assemble an emergency preparedness kit on a budget to hosting in-person preparedness events, we’ve got you covered!
Photo: Melinna Mills / Canadian Red Cross
Behind every volunteer, there is a unique story. Yet, despite their different backgrounds and experiences, they have one thing in common: a strong will to help people going through a crisis.
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This National Volunteer Week (April 27 to May 4, 2025), we’re celebrating the incredible individuals who dedicate their time, energy, and passion to the Canadian Red Cross. Our volunteers are the heart of the organization and bring the mission of the Canadian Red Cross to life.
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On March 20, the Canadian Red Cross hosted its 20th annual fundraising event at New City Gas, bringing together more than 325 guests for an evening filled with emotion and generosity. Among the highlights of the evening, Martine Lalonde, a volunteer from the greater Montreal area, touched the hearts of all present.
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In January, I had the opportunity to travel to the Philippines with Kelsey Lemon, Vice President, International Cooperation at the Canadian Red Cross. The purpose of our visit was to reinforce shared commitments with the Philippine Red Cross, identify future opportunities, and gain a better understanding of the programs and strategic directions of the Philippine Red Cross.
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Today, Olena Lysogorov lives with her daughter Tatiana and her two grandchildren in a shelter in Cherkasy. The shelter has been renovated by the Ukrainian Red Cross Society, with the support of the Canadian Red Cross, to welcome those displaced by the conflict. Originally from the Donetsk region, she was living in the town of Kramatorsk when an explosion destroyed her home three years ago.
As snow continues to melt in most parts of Canada, it’s important to prepare for potential floods and know what do before, during, and after a flood. Follow our step-by-step guide on how to prepare before a flood, what to do during a flood, and what to do after a flood. Access free emergency plan and emergency kits resources.
The purpose of this blog, quite simply, is to talk. This blog is an opportunity for Red Cross staff, volunteers, supporters and friends to share stories about what is happening in your community and the important work you are doing. It is a tool that will help keep all of us connected.
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