Red Cross Stories
Assisting Canadians when they need it most: Canadian Red Cross and Walmart Canada launch annual campaign to support emergency relief
July 05, 2021 - Funds raised will support current pandemic and seasonal emergencies
Red Cross providing humanitarian assistance in occupied Palestinian territories
May 21, 2021 - The long-standing humanitarian crisis in the occupied Palestinian territories continues to worsen and the needs are immense.
Red Cross responds as COVID-19 cases surge in India
April 28, 2021 - The situation in India is critical. As COVID-19 cases continue to surge, the effects of the pandemic are being felt across the country, and the need for assistance is vast – especially for the most vulnerable.
Volcano Erupts in St. Vincent and the Grenadines
April 16, 2021 - Following months of heightened activity, the La Soufrière volcano on the Caribbean island of St. Vincent erupted producing a column of ash roughly 10 kilometres high and forcing the evacuation of more than 7,000 people.
Earthquake Hits Croatia
December 31, 2020 - On December 29th, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck central Croatia near the town of Petrinja.
The Canadian Red Cross Sends its Emergency Health Clinic to Honduras for Hurricane Relief
November 20, 2020 - Starting on November 3, Hurricane Eta, a category 4 storm, swept through Central America, causing heavy rains, flooding and damage to vital infrastructure, homes and crops. Only two weeks later, Hurricane Iota, a category 5 storm, hit many of the same areas.
Give the gift of charity this holiday season
November 19, 2020 - If you're looking for the perfect charity gift that gives back this holiday season, we can help.
There is no better time to make a charitable donation. In Canada and around the world, there are people in need of your help; children who will not unwrap a Christmas gift this year; families who will go hungry during Hanukkah.
The Philippines devastated by back-to-back typhoons
November 17, 2020 - The Philippines have been hit by two massive typhoons within approximately one week.
Canadians contribute $10.6 million to date to assist with Red Cross response in Lebanon
September 05, 2020 - Canadians are always generous in times of disasters and emergencies, that is clear yet again in response to the Beirut explosion.
How Volunteering can HELP: Thank You Baxter Canada
August 10, 2020 - Baxter Canada has been a leader in supporting the healthcare of Canadians, and a critical partner for HELP in British Columbia. The Canadian Red Cross program operates in Atlantic Canada, Alberta, Yukon and British Columbia.
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