Appeal launched to support the Canadian Wildfire Fund

The Canadian Red Cross has launched the ongoing Canadian Wildfire Fund to support people and communities impacted by wildfires from coast to coast to coast.
 
Donations to the Canadian Wildfire Fund will enhance Canada’s readiness and response to the escalating wildfire risks and bolster resilience. Your support may be used to address preparedness, immediate relief, and longer-term recovery for wildfire events within Canada.
 
Canadians wishing to make a donation to the Canadian Wildfire Fund can do so online at redcross.ca or by calling 1-800-418-1111.
 
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Additional Resources
@RedCrossCanada | facebook.com/CanadianRedCross | redcross.ca/blog  
Red Cross donor inquiries: WeCare@redcross.ca or 1-800-418-1111
 
 
 
About the Canadian Red Cross
Here in Canada and overseas, the Red Cross stands ready to help people before, during and after a disaster. As a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – which is made up of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and 191 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies – the Canadian Red Cross is dedicated to helping people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supporting them in strengthening their resilience.
 
 
MEDIA CONTACTS
English Media: 1-877-599-9602
French Media: 1-888-418-9111