The Friendly Calls Program with the Canadian Red Cross is an opportunity to connect. Telephone calls are made on a regular basis by Red Cross volunteers who provide supportive listening, social ...

The outbreak of the Second World War in September 1939 returned the Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS) to its roots as a wartime humanitarian aid organization, and returned it to the size and strength ...

Traditionally, the red cross and red crescent have been the emblems of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement. They are used to protect medical personnel, buildings and equipment in ...

After being founded in 1896, there wasn’t much for the Canadian Red Cross to do. Red Cross societies generally only worked in wartime, at this point, and Canada was at peace. Then, in 1899, the ...

Since July 22, 2024, the Canadian Red Cross has provided and continues to provide critical services and support to those impacted by the 2024 Alberta wildfires. On August 16, 2024, the evacuation ...

There is a current – and critical – need for volunteers to join our Emergency Management Team today! Disasters now endanger more Canadians and cause more devastation than ever before. Whenever they do ...

Interested in taking a Red Cross First Aid or CPR course? Find a course in your community or online.

Kendall Watson is a motorcyclist and first aid instructor with the Canadian Red Cross. Her dad was involved in a serious motorcycle crash years ago and she witnessed his long recovery. This personal ...

Thanks to funds raised for the 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal and with financial support from the Government of Alberta, the Canadian Red Cross has announced the Support to Small Businesses and Not-for ...

Hurricane Fiona made landfall on September 24, 2022, resulting in widespread flooding, damages to properties, buildings, and infrastructure across Eastern Canada. Hundreds of thousands of people ...

Canadian Red Cross Opioid Harm Reduction training aims to reduce opioid-related deaths by eliminating stigma, promoting helpful behaviors, and training on how to administer naloxone. Your support is ...

Power outages can happen in any place at any time, and can last a few hours or days. The best way to protect yourself and your family in case of a power outage is to follow these steps: Have at least ...