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Canadian Red Cross Launches British Columbia Floods and Extreme Weather Appeal

November 17, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the British Columbia Floods and Extreme Weather Appeal to support those impacted by the recent severe rainfall across...

Red Cross launches Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis Appeal

October 07, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross has launched the Afghanistan Humanitarian Crisis Appeal to support those impacted by multiple humanitarian crises in the region.

Canadian Red Cross sends team to Haiti to provide medical support

September 15, 2021 - The Canadian Red Cross has sent a team of highly skilled humanitarian experts and equipment to Haiti to help provide essential health care to communities devastated by the recent earthquake.

Opioid poisoning response added to Red Cross First Aid/CPR training

September 08, 2021 - To help save lives, the Canadian Red Cross has added training to identify and respond to opioid poisoning in all its first aid and cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) programs offered across the country.

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.