Canadian Red Cross launches appeal to support communities impacted by wildfires in British Columbia
Funds raised will help people affected by the wildfires with their recovery
OTTAWA, Ontario, Aug. 05, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Red Cross has launched the 2026 British Columbia Wildfires Appeal to support people affected by the wildfires in British Columbia.
Donations to the Canadian Red Cross will be used to provide assistance to those impacted by the wildfires in British Columbia with immediate and ongoing relief, recovery, and resilience efforts in response to the wildfires, as well as community preparedness and risk reduction for future all-hazard disaster events within British Columbia.
Funds will also be used to support mobilization of response and community partners.
People in Canada wishing to make a donation to the 2026 British Columbia Wildfires Appeal can do so online at redcross.ca or by calling 1-800-418-1111.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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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 media@redcross.ca
French Media: 1-888-418-9111 communication@croixrouge.ca
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