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Canadian Red Cross

Canadian Red Cross. By: Desiree Lavallee. The Canadian Red Cross mission is to: Improve lives Help v ulnerable people M obilize the power of humanity in Canada and around the world . - Mission -. Founded in 1896 by Dr. George Sterling Ryerson

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Canadian Red Cross

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  1. Canadian Red Cross By: Desiree Lavallee

  2. The Canadian Red Cross mission is to: • Improve lives • Help vulnerable people • Mobilize the power of humanity in Canada and around the world. - Mission -

  3. Founded in 1896 by Dr. George Sterling Ryerson • May 19, 1909 it became an independent charity organization • Largest humanitarian network in the world • Local branches in every province and territory in Canada History/Background

  4. Relief from emergencies and disasters across the world • Be ready for when a disaster does strike • Improve knowledge regarding first aid,CPR, water safety, violence and abuse prevention • Support for military members • Provide community services Red Cross Goals

  5. Canadians wishing to make a financial donation can donate by: • Calling 1-800-418-1111 • Giving online at www.redcross.ca.  • Visit the local Red Cross office • Participating banks listed below: BMO Financial Group,CanadianWestern Bank,CIBC,HSBC Bank Canada,INGDIRECT,NationalBank,RBC,Scotiabank,TDCanada Trust ** Cheques should be made payable to the Canadian Red Cross and earmarked ** How To Donate & Participate?

  6. Coming Up Events… You Can Be A Hero! • Looking for volunteers to join the Disaster Management Team Canadian Red Cross International Film Festival • Third festival to raise awareness about West Africa Canadian Red Cross 11th Annual Poinsettia Campaign • Purchase beautiful red poinsettia plants delivered directly • Proceeds go toward emergencies/disasters

  7. Email us at: WeCare@redcross.ca • 24/7 emergency telephone service for immediate shelter assistance - (416) 771-9540 or toll free: 1-866-902-4996 • A drop-in centrewhere refugees can access services, obtain information, make local phone calls and access the internet For more information, contact: • (416) 480-2500 - during regular business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30a.m. to 5:00 p.m. • Website Address: www.redcross.ca How To Contact Us…

  8. Canadian Red Cross First Aid program slogan is: Prepare for Life • Canadian Red Cross Lifeguarding program slogan is: Skilled. Proud. Ready. • Canadian Red Cross Youth is: Power for the Positive Slogan & Logo

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  10. Thank- You!

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