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Supporting families affected by wildfires
- When wildfires threatened the safety and security of his community in May 2018, requiring a rapid evacuation, Little Grand Rapids First Nation Councillor Clinton Keeper was grateful for the support of the Canadian Red Cross.
Red Cross completes evacuation of Little Grand Rapids and Pauingassi
- With the last two flights arriving in Winnipeg today, the Canadian Red Cross confirms that the evacuation of Little Grand Rapids First Nation and Pauingassi First Nation residents is now done and all evacuees are out of the communities.
Canadian Red Cross continues to get evacuees out of First Nations impacted by wildfires, with assistance of Canadian military
- The Canadian Red Cross is now supporting more than 1,800 people who have been displaced from their homes in four First Nation communities, with another 200 expected to be evacuated by the end of the day.
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:
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