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Walmart Canada’s annual campaign for the Canadian Red Cross sets new record

August 30, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross is pleased to announce its annual fundraising campaign with Walmart Canada has raised more than $5 million, setting a new record and making this the largest point of sale campaign in the organization’s history.
 

People under evacuation order due to wildfires in B.C. are encouraged to register with Canadian Red Cross to determine eligibility for assistance

August 20, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross is working closely with community leadership and all levels of government to support the needs of the people impacted by the wildfires in British Columbia.

Red Cross Launches Haiti Earthquake Appeal

August 14, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Haiti Earthquake Appeal to help provide much needed aid to individuals and communities impacted by the devastating earthquake and aftershock which hit the region on August 14, 2021.
 

Canadian Red Cross provides additional financial help for people evacuated as a result of British Columbia wildfires

July 30, 2021 - Thanks to the generosity of Canadians who have contributed to the Canadian Red Cross B.C. Fires Appeal, the Red Cross will be providing financial assistance to people evacuated as a result of the British Columbia Fires, in addition to the funding being distributed on behalf of the Province of British Columbia.

People under evacuation order due to wildfires in British Columbia asked to register with Canadian Red Cross

July 20, 2021 - People under evacuation order due to wildfires in British Columbia asked to register with Canadian Red Cross

Assisting Canadians when they need it most: Canadian Red Cross and Walmart Canada launch annual campaign to support emergency relief

July 05, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross announced today the launch of the 18th annual giving campaign through Walmart Canada for disaster relief and preparedness.

Canadian Red Cross launches fund for BC Fires

July 04, 2021 - Massive wildfires have triggered evacuations across British Columbia and the Red Cross is now accepting donations to support those affected.
 

Canada provides support to assist COVID-19 efforts in South Asia

June 15, 2021 - Thanks to the generosity of Canadians and the Government of Canada, Red Cross and Red Crescent efforts to help mitigate the impact of COVID-19 in ...

National Coalition for Social Innovation for Seniors Health’s reaction to Federal Budget 2021

April 30, 2021 - The National Coalition for Social Innovation for Seniors Health, representing key partners focused on the health and well-being of older Canadians, would like to express its gratitude to the federal government for allocating much needed funds through its Age Well at Home Initiative.

Appeal Launched to Support COVID-19 Response in India

April 27, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the India COVID-19 Response Appeal to help provide much needed support to people and communities affected by the rapidly escalating pandemic in that country.