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Government of Canada Releases Round 2 of the Emergency Community Support Fund
September 28, 2020 - Our experience over the last six months has shown us that COVID-19 does not impact all Canadians equally. Rather, it is those already struggling or on the margins who are bearing the brunt of this health crisis most profoundly.
Red Cross COVID-19 study shows vulnerable seniors in need of more support
August 20, 2020 - Results of their four-month COVID-19 study has prompted a call from the Canadian Red Cross for policies and practices that better serve the most vulnerable among Canada’s senior population – both during a pandemic and beyond.
Walmart Canada annual campaign for the Canadian Red Cross raises record $3.7 million for disaster relief and preparedness
August 17, 2020 - The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce its annual fundraising campaign with Walmart Canada has raised more than $3.7 million, making it the most successful corporate campaign in the past 17 years.
Red Cross assisting people impacted by explosion in Lebanon
August 06, 2020 - The humanitarian needs in Beirut, Lebanon are immense following the recent explosion, which has exacerbated an already dire humanitarian situation in a country that is currently hosting the largest number of refugees per capita and is struggling with environmental and economic uncertainties.
Study shows pandemic affecting Canadians’ consumption of alcohol and cannabis
July 02, 2020 - Latest results from an ongoing Pan Canadian study by the Canadian Red Cross suggest a portion of adults who use alcohol and cannabis have increased their consumption of those substances during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Canadian Red Cross annual campaign with Walmart Canada raises funds for disaster relief
July 02, 2020 - The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce the launch of its annual fundraising campaign with Walmart Canada in support of disaster relief and preparedness.
Red Cross recruits 1,000 Canadians to join its humanitarian workforce in long-term care homes in Quebec
June 17, 2020 - In support of the Government of Quebec the Canadian Red Cross has launched a recruitment campaign to build a humanitarian workforce of 1,000 individuals to work in long-term care homes. This workforce will support existing personnel and provide comfort and care to residents.
Canadian Red Cross Statement on Racism and Racialized Violence
June 03, 2020 - The Canadian Red Cross joins people in Canada and around the world in expressing our sadness and standing in solidarity with the millions of people who continue to experience anti-Black racism, anti-Indigenous racism, and racialized violence.
Pandemic study reaffirms Red Cross concern for vulnerable seniors
May 27, 2020 - A COVID-19 study conducted by Leger for the Canadian Red Cross is shining a brighter light on long-standing issues of the most vulnerable among Canada’s senior population.
Applications open for new $350 Million Emergency Community Support Fund
May 19, 2020 - The Canadian Red Cross, Community Foundations of Canada and United Way Centraide Canada today launched calls for applications for the new Emergency Community Support Fund (ECSF).
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