Manitoba - News and Stories

Red Cross supporting evacuees from Manitoba First Nations impacted by wildfires

- The Canadian Red Cross is supporting the complete evacuation of Sapotaweyak Cree Nation that was caused by wildfires encroaching on the community.

Volunteer Profile: Terry Maksymetz

- This week’s feature volunteer is Terry Maksymetz who has been with the Canadian Red Cross for almost a decade.

Volunteer Profile: Robert Dean

- This week’s feature volunteer is Robert Dean who has been with the Canadian Red Cross for four years.

Volunteer Profile: Janice Jones

- This week’s feature volunteer is Janice Jones who has been with the Canadian Red Cross for about a year.

Volunteer Profile: Melanie Young

- This week’s feature volunteer is Melanie Young who has been with the Canadian Red Cross for five years.

Volunteer Profile: Sarah Greenberg

- This week’s feature volunteer is Sarah Greenberg, who has been with the Canadian Red Cross for more than three years.

Thanking our volunteers for their passion, purpose and help

- National Volunteer Week is the perfect opportunity to thank the people who selflessly rush to help others during disasters and emergencies, assist with prevention and safety initiatives, or provide community health and wellness services. We are so thankful to the thousands of volunteers who make our work possible. We asked a few of our amazing volunteers why they dedicate their time and efforts into helping others and here is what some had to say:

Volunteer Profile: Barb Ediger

- This week’s feature volunteer is Barb Ediger, who started volunteering for the Canadian Red Cross in 1997, during the flood of the century in Winnipeg. 

Volunteer Profile: Tom Hamson

- This week’s profile features Tom Hamson of Winnipeg, who has been a Red Cross volunteer for more than 15 years.

Volunteer Profile: Phyllis Wiscombe

- This week’s feature volunteer is Phyllis Wiscombe, whose experience with the Red Cross in Manitoba and Newfoundland spans more than three decades.