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Not even a snowstorm will keep this volunteer grounded

For Anne Huitema, of Barrie, volunteering for the Canadian Red Cross is more than interest – it’s a full-time promise to her community. She has been volunteering with the Red Cross for 30 years, delivering food and supplies with Meals on Wheels. A...

A Red Cross volunteer with 50 years of humanitarian service

With 50 years of humanitarian work under his belt, the Red Cross is lucky to have Jeff Eames of Dorchester, Ontario as a volunteer. As the current president of the London, St.Thomas and Stratford council, Jeff helps raise awareness about the Red C...

A helping hand at the Scarborough Drop-In Centre

Meet Red Cross volunteer Gloria Francis. For the last year she has been volunteering several days out of every week at the Scarborough Drop-In Centre. The Drop-in Centre is a Red Cross program that helps people in need of shelter, food, clothing and ...

Red Cross volunteer Paul Hennessey doubles as a Grocery Sherpa

For Canadian Red Cross Sault Ste. Marie branch volunteer Paul Hennessey, volunteering brings a new challenge every day. One day he is providing support to a family who has lost their home to a fire. The next, he is driving seniors to medical appoi...

Youth volunteer receives prestigious medal

Congratulations to Red Cross youth volunteer, Arnav Agarwal of Mississauga, for being recognized with an Ontario Medal For Young Volunteers. Arnav was recognized as a leader and role model who has contributed 2,700 volunteer hours with 25 organizatio...

Street relief in Toronto

[slideshow] It’s a Wednesday afternoon at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Toronto. In the kitchen, a group of Red Cross volunteers are preparing dinner for about 130. There is a line up out the door of people waiting for their food.  The Red Cros...

For Rick Neinhuis, driving is more than just going from Point A to Point B

For the past five years, Rick Neinhuis has helped many people in his community by simply giving them a ride. Rick volunteers four days a week with the transportation program in Sarnia. The program provides rides to elderly, frail or injured member...

Region of York Youth Action profile

Across the province, youth volunteers are bringing new energy and fresh ideas to the Canadian Red Cross. The group I am involved with is the Region of York youth group, which has about 60 member, ranging in ages from 14-19. Our accomplishments...

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