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Why Donating to the Red Cross can make a Difference
So many unexpected crises can happen in life like natural disasters, medical needs, and humanitarian crises. It’s during those times that Red Cross steps in with vital support, but they need your help too! This is why giving to Red Cross is such a powerful way to make a difference.
1.Emergency Relief Efforts needs your support!
Whenever there’s disasters, like Hurricanes/Floods/Wildfires/Earthquakes - the Red Cross is among the first to respond. Your donation will help them cover up the costs of things like: shelter, meals, fresh water, health care for the people at those affected areas.
Your help is supporting those people in this period of time in need. This help can save lives and bring comfort when it's needed most.
In 2012, myself and my son went through a house fire. Everything we had disappeared overnight. Everything was gone. The Red Cross helped up immediately, providing support and comfort. Witnessing the help they were giving us reminded me that every contribution, however small, makes a difference.
2. The Work of the Red Cross in Canada
The Canadian Red Cross provides vital services throughout this country. Some of their roles are:
Disaster Relief and Emergency Preparedness: Shelter, food, and clothing are provided in flood, wild fire, and storm-related events. This also extends to assisting the community in getting preparedness plans for the different emergencies.
Health Services and Education: First aid and CPR training, equipment loan program, and injury prevention program.
Work with Indigenous Groups: Work in partnership with indigenous groups to deliver disaster relief and health services in such a way as to respect cultural beliefs.
Help Migrants and Refugees: Basic needs of migrants and refugees taken care of, aiding their settlement in new lands.
Reconnect Families: Help to reunite families that have separated because of disaster, conflict, or migration.
Global Health Programs and Humanitarian Response Operations: Participate in health programs around the world and missions related to disaster response.
3. What the Red Cross Does in the United States
The American Red Cross in the United States also carries out some important functions. It prioritizes disaster response and preparedness. They take care of things like:
Disaster Relief: Each year, they help in over 60,000 disasters, which include home fires plus hurricanes and floods, with shelter, food, and immediate financial assistance.
Blood Services: they provide about 40% of the nation's blood supply to hospitals. They help save lives.
They provide important skills such as CPR, First Aid, and Water Safety, making your community well-prepared for any emergency that may arise.
Donate Blood: Find locations here and here where you can donate blood. Your donation can save lives. You can find more details on how to donate are available through Canadian Blood Services or the American Red Cross Blood Services.
Offer your time and expertise to assist in disaster response efforts or teaching other individuals within the community. Visit the Canadian Red Cross Volunteer Page or the American Red Cross Volunteer Page to view available opportunities.
Offer your support for disaster response or community education. Find available opportunities at the Canadian Red Cross Volunteer Page or American Red Cross Volunteer Page.
Local Campaigns: Support Local Campaigns. This helps critical causes. Could be giving warm shelters or enhancing fire safety education in the Canada and U.S. and wherever else. Every little thing you can do helps, these people have lost all that they had and desperately need your support. When you support the Red Cross, you become part of a caring global community working to make a safer, stronger world-for everybody.
