Red Cross Launches Haiti Earthquake Appeal
Ottawa | 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.
Donations to the Canadian Red Cross will be used for immediate and ongoing relief efforts, long-term recovery, resiliency, and preparedness for future events in Haiti and impacted regions, including consequential events related to the earthquake. These activities and the impacted areas may evolve based on emerging needs and subsequent disasters.
Canadians wishing to donate are encouraged to make a financial donation to the Haiti Earthquake Appeal online at www.redcross.ca, by calling 1-800-418-1111, or by contacting their local Canadian Red Cross office.
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 192 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
Donations to the Canadian Red Cross will be used for immediate and ongoing relief efforts, long-term recovery, resiliency, and preparedness for future events in Haiti and impacted regions, including consequential events related to the earthquake. These activities and the impacted areas may evolve based on emerging needs and subsequent disasters.
Canadians wishing to donate are encouraged to make a financial donation to the Haiti Earthquake Appeal online at www.redcross.ca, by calling 1-800-418-1111, or by contacting their local Canadian Red Cross office.
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 192 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
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