Donate Now: The Unexpected doesn’t give notice

When crisis hits, things change fast

Your donation can help families get urgent support the moment crisis hits.

Volunteer in a red Canadian Red Cross vest walking down a row of beds, engaged in assistance and care activities.

Photo: IFRC

Fast response when disaster strikes unexpectedly.

A woman in a red Canadian Red Cross jacket, helps a child.

Photo: IFRC

Essential support for families facing crisis with no time to prepare.

A Canadian Red Cross volunteer walking beside a small child.

Photo: Angela Hill / Canadian Red Cross

Strong partnerships to reach more people when and where help is needed most.

From sudden chaos steady calm

When disaster strikes without warning, the Canadian Red Cross becomes a constant presence. We turn need into relief, risk into safety, and guide communities from uncertainty back to stability – in Canada and around the world. Drag the slider to see how we face the unexpected.

Jasper’s road to recovery

When Jasperites fled the 2024 wildfire, we stood ready with shelter, supplies and care. As they returned home, we helped them clean-up and start over. Now, years later, we’re still by their side, helping them rebuild a resilient community.

Photo: Angela Hill / Canadian Red Cross

Jamaica rises above the rubble

The force of Hurricane Melissa flattened entire communities. But in its wake, a force of action and compassion arrived: our teams and local partners. They kept relief flowing, health care running, and emotional support ongoing to help people recover.

Photo: Alexis Aubin / Canadian Red Cross

While the match has ended, emergencies continue to shatter people’s lives.

With you by our side, we can respond within hours when the Unexpected strikes — and stay with families through the long road of recovery.

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Have Questions?

Have you reached the maximum match amount? What happens if you do not meet your match goal?: The Honda Canada foundation 3X match receives many donations. We are confident we will meet our goal. While every single dollar matters, some gifts may not qualify for a match due to eligibility requirements. We cannot provide real time updates on the donation match or on the match status of single donations.
What will you use these funds for?: The funds raised during this campaign are “undesignated”. That means we will use your donation wherever the current need is greatest. In our 100+ years helping those in need, we have found undesignated donations to be the most effective approach.
Will tax receipts include 3X my donation?: Due to CRA rules and regulations, your tax receipt will only display your donation amount. The 3X impact of your gift will be felt by those who need it most.
I made my donation late, or mailed in a cheque before the deadline. Will it still be matched?: If your donation was dated within the match period, it will be matched if the goal has not yet been fulfilled. This applies even if we receive it a few weeks late. While every single dollar matters, some gifts may not qualify for a match—for example, if our match goal has been met.