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Did you know that every donation you make to the Canadian Red Cross is eligible for a tax credit?

It's true, but with the clock ticking on 2019, time to claim yours is quickly running out!

While you don't need to file your 2019 taxes for a few more months, your last chance to maximize your return with a tax-deductible donation is quickly approaching – the deadline to make an eligible 2019 gift is midnight EST on December 31.

These year-end gifts help us prepare for 2020, providing us with the resources required to help those in need, wherever they might be.

The Government of Canada and provincial governments all recognize the important role charities like the Canadian Red Cross play in our communities, our country, and around the world.

A federal credit of 15% can be claimed on donations of $200 or less, while every dollar after $200 is eligible for a federal credit of 29%! Donations are also eligible for as much as a 24% provincial credit*.

Confused? Don’t worry!

Our built-in tax calculator does the math for you. That way, you can see how big your tax credit will be before you donate.

*Tax rates vary by province and donation amount

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Donate today!

Earn 100 Aeroplan® Miles for you and our volunteers 
for every $5 You Give

At the Canadian Red Cross, we believe in giving back. And we also believe in paying it forward. And right now, you can do both while earning Aeroplan® Miles!  

For the month of September, we''re offering donors like you 100 Aeroplan Miles for every $5 you donate. And as a special thank you for their hard work, Aeroplan has generously offered to match the miles you earn and donate them to our volunteer team*.  

That means your donation today can help those facing COVID-19, personal emergencies or natural disasters in Canada and around the world while also paying it forward to Red Cross volunteers on the front lines; volunteers like Luc and Adele, who went door-to-door performing COVID-19 wellness checks earlier this year. 

Earn Aeroplan Miles with every donation! ​

Make your gift by September 30 and let us thank you with valuable Aeroplan Miles you can use on everything from gift cards, merchandise and car rentals to your next family vacation!  

If you’re not an Aeroplan member, but still want to improve lives at home and around the world, I encourage you to give generously this month to ensure the Canadian Red Cross is always ready to help. 

Conrad Sauvé 
President & CEO 
Canadian Red Cross

Have Question​s?

> Why are you offering Aeroplan Miles for my donation?

To show our appreciation for your compassion and generosity towards the most vulnerable in Canada and around the world, we want to help give something back to our donors. 

> How does it work?
> How does my donation help?
> How will volunteers earn Aeroplan Miles when I donate?
> When will my Aeroplan Miles appear in my account?
> I’m worried about traveling right now. Is it safe?

Aeroplan® Miles will be credited to your account within 30-60 calendar days from the date which your donation was made. Please note that due to Canada Revenue Agency rules, you cannot receive an official tax receipt when you choose to earn 100 Aeroplan Miles for every $5 you give.

*As a thank you for their hard work, Aeroplan is donating up to a maximum of 500,000 Aeroplan Miles to our active volunteers. ​

Read the full TERMS AND CONDITIONS here. Aeroplan® and the Aeroplan® logo are registered trademarks of Aeroplan® Inc.

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It’s sad to say but summer has officially come and gone. The leaves have turned, and it’s time to accept that cold weather has arrived. But as Canadians, we know better to dwell on dropping temperatures. To us, winter is a hurdle, not a roadblock, and a little snow won’t stop us from making the most of every day. 

And at the Canadian Red Cross, it’s our job to make sure you do so safely. 

Whether you’re hitting the road up to the family cabin, conquering the slopes or donning your freshly sharpened skates, safety is tantamount to a good time.  

So, as you ready yourself for the first frosts of the season, here are a few tips to take you through the rest of fall into the incoming winter months. 

 Cold Weather Safety Tips

No two days are exactly the same when it comes to Canadian weather. Before heading out into potentially sub-zero temperatures, check the forecast and always know the risks of dangerous weather in your community. Bundling up with plenty of warm layers can be a difference-maker, but when the weatherperson is calling for extreme temperatures or a volatile storm, consider putting off non-essential errands for another time.  

How to recognize a cold weather emergency (and what to do during one) > 

Planning on skating, walking or playing hockey on your newly frozen local pond? Keep an eye on the ice’s thickness and colour: clear blue is the “strongest” ice, while grey ice indicates the presence of water and is not safe to stand on. And while some ice is safer than others, it’s important to know the risks and what to do if you or somebody nearby falls through the ice.  

Learn more about ice safety > 

Cold weather often means slippery roads, so defensive driving is key as temperatures drop. But one of the most important ways to stay safe on the road this winter is preparing your vehicle in advance with proper supplies, winter tires, and a gas tank that''s at least half full to prevent it from freezing.  

Learn more about safe winter driving > 

Winter storms don’t just make driving dangerous: they can also cause power outages, sometimes for hours or even days at a time! Don’t be left in the cold; have an emergency plan in place, including warm clothes, essential items, and – for extended outages – a family member or friend you can stay with.  

Learn what to do before, during and after a power outage > 

Experts at the Canadian Red Cross recommend keeping an Emergency Kit in your home with enough supplies to last your family for 3 days. Take the time now to store food, water and supplies so your family can be ready before an emergency happens.  

How to build or buy an Emergency Kit > 

HOW TO (SAFELY) CELEBRATE HALLOWEEN DURING COVID-19
Want to stay safe while making the most of the spookiest day of the year? We have great tips for the family, from fun decorating hacks to advice on how to take Trick or Treating indoors. You''re going to want to bring a flashlight! 

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Dear Fellow Canadian,

The health and safety of all Canadians has always been a priority for the Canadian Red Cross – and this includes all of our employees and volunteers. As more information about COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) is shared both here in Canada and around the world, we want to provide you with an update on how the Canadian Red Cross is responding and preparing. 

We also know you may have questions about the actions you can take to minimize your risk and help stop the spread of COVID-19. 

What you can do 

Practice good hygiene and social distancing. 

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. 
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands. 
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick. 
• Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing by using a tissue or your elbow. If using a tissue, ensure the tissue is disposed of in a closed bin and hands are washed afterwards. 
• Many mass gatherings have been cancelled across the country and schools are also closing. As well, many employees are being asked to work from home. In addition, please take steps to avoid, when possible, crowded spaces. Avoiding crowds can reduce the spread of infection. 
• When out in public, try to keep a distance of two metres (or six feet) apart from others.  

If you suspect symptoms in yourself or others. 

If you are feeling unwell or showing any symptoms, such as fever, cough or difficulty breathing, please stay home from work and phone a health care provider. According to the Public Health Agency of Canada, if you are concerned with your symptoms or have recently travelled to a region where coronavirus is known to occur, you should consult your health care provider as soon as possible. 

Follow the directions of governments and health authorities. 

The Government of Canada has advised that Canadians avoid all non-essential travel outside of Canada until further notice, including cruise ships. It  also advised that all travellers returning to Canada, regardless of country of origin, need to self-isolate for 14 days upon return to Canada.  

Be prepared.  

Even outside of public health emergencies such as this, it’s always good to be prepared. One way you can be ready is to make sure you have what you need so that if you become ill you can still stay home for 7-14 days.  

Be prepared with the essentials: 

• Non-perishable food items 
• Personal hygiene items 
• Daily personal medications 
• Things that you like to have when you’re not feeling well 
• Cold, flu and pain medications that are approved by your healthcare provider for everyone in your family 
• Pet supplies 
• Also take a moment to check your thermometer’s batteries 

Psychological First Aid Pocket Guide: Download

During a situation such as a pandemic, first aid for the mind is just as important as first aid for the body. Learn how to provide emotional and practical support to individuals, families, or communities who are having difficulty coping, and develop strategies for your own self-care.  

What the Red Cross is doing  

Canadian Red Cross staff, volunteers and delegates have supported Canadians impacted by COVID-19 and will continue to do so.  

We know how challenging these responses are. We also know that the presence, compassion and support provided by the Red Cross has been very much appreciated by travellers, and our collaboration and professionalism have been appreciated by our partners. 

Canadian Red Cross to assist individuals arriving at CFB Trenton 

Canadian Red Cross helps Canadians in quarantine after arrival from Japan 

Special delivery: Volunteers help make a birthday surprise happen in quarantine 

The Canadian Red Cross is prepared and ready to support Canadians now during the COVID-19 pandemic and into the Spring and Summer as we anticipate floods, wildfires and other disasters that will affect families and communities. The best way you can support our work is with a donation now to the Canadian Red Cross Fund.  

The Canadian Red Cross continues to monitor the situation and we will coordinate our response as needed. You can follow our updates on redcross.ca, Twitter and Facebook. We also encourage you to stay up-to-date through the Public Health Agency of Canada’s website. 

We can all take the necessary steps to protect one another during this situation. Thank you for doing your part.  

Conrad Sauvé 
President & CEO 
Canadian Red Cross

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At the Canadian Red Cross, we see the positive impact generous Canadians can have every day.   

And this year, we need that generosity perhaps more than ever. 

Last week, Black Friday marked the unofficial kickoff of the holiday shopping season. Today is something a little bit different. 

Often called the most charitable day of the year, Giving Tuesday is a response to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, created to remind us of the power we have to make life better for so many. 

Help us give 1,000 gifts today! 

For the next 72 hours, SGI CANADA will triple match every gift* given through the Canadian Red Cross Holiday Gift Shop! With your help and theirs, we hope to get 1,000 gifts this Giving Tuesday to deliver to people facing emergencies, disasters, and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. 

It''s an ambitious goal, but one we can meet with your support​.

Give someone the care, dignity and hope they deserve this holiday season. ​

Help us deliver a different kind of holiday gift. Shop Red Cross gifts to give someone the best chance at survival in the wake of an emergency.

3X MATCH! LIMITED TIME ONLY!

* SGI CANADA will match public individual donations to this e-mail offer up to a maximum of $15,000. This generous commitment is one component of SGI CANADA''s $125,000 donation in support of the Canadian Red Cross Disaster Response Alliance. 

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ENTER PFA20 AT CHECKOUT TO SAVE 20%! 

These days it can feel like our collective stress levels are at a boiling point. As we continue to adjust to the ongoing pandemic''s "new normal," it''s important that we also look to invest in ourselves. Not only are self-care and coping skills vital to our own personal well-being, but they also allow us to be there for our friends and family in their time of need.  

New to the Canadian Red Cross, our online Psychological First Aid courses were developed to give a well-rounded approach to psychological first aid and wellness. 

What is Psychological First Aid? 

Psychological First Aid is about taking care of yourself – your thoughts, feelings and emotions – and then being there for family and friends when they are having difficulty coping.   

With our online courses ($20 each), you will learn how to anticipate stress whenever possible and equip yourself with the skillset to practice self-care and to provide care for others during times of stress, crisis or trauma.

Take a Psychological First Aid Course Today! 

 LIMITED TIME OFFER! 

Get 20% off when you sign up today!
Use code PFA20* at checkout

*Coupon code valid until December 31, 2020. 

These online courses are quick, accessible and practical, equipping you with skills you can use in daily life. Self-directed, they were designed for you to learn at your own pace. Complete both for a well-rounded approach to Psychological First Aid and wellness.   

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JULY 2020

Updates from The Canadian Red Cross

Access to Food, Caring for the Isolated, Supporting Long-Term Care Facilities … and more

These last few months haven''t been easy for anyone. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has presented all of us with new challenges. But even as circumstances continue to change, support from generous Canadians and our government partners has enabled us to be in communities across the country, providing a wide range of help to anyone who can use some assistance right now.

While the needs vary and the responses differ, these are a few of the ways we’ve been responding to COVID-19 in communities across Canada.

British Columbia

At the request of the British Columbia Ministry of Health, the Canadian Red Cross has provided components of their emergency field hospital to help setup the Vancouver Convention Health Centre. 

This alternate care facility will be used to augment the existing health infrastructure in downtown Vancouver to help respond to COVID-19. The decision to open this facility rests with the Vancouver Health Authority.  

Wildfire in the age of COVID-19
A look at how the ongoing pandemic changed the way the Canadian Red Cross responded to The Upper Squamish Valley Fire.

Read More >

Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba

“It brings me companionship, something to look forward to each week,” says Ruth Crow, left, who has been getting friendly calls from volunteers like Gwen Schick, right. “Conversation really brightens my day.” 

Red Cross Ambassadors from the Saskatchewan Roughriders also connected digitally with students to share their stories, help them cope with stress and answer questions.  

Ontario

We are working with municipalities, First Nations and associates across Ontario to support the most vulnerable during this pandemic.

Ontario-wide, we are providing thousands of cots, blankets, pillows and hygiene kits to assist communities in their response to COVID-19 and have expanded our Friendly Calls program, which has provided comfort and assistance to more than 10,000 Canadians since March. 

Quebec 

Across Quebec, we have provided financial assistance through the Temporary Aid for Workers program on behalf of the Government of Quebec, and continue to provide virtual support to those who are isolated due to COVID-19.   

Atlantic Canada ​

In addition to providing virtual support and resources across Atlantic Canada, the Canadian Red Cross is also helping with the distribution of financial assistance in Nova Scotia, and working with the New Brunswick Departments of Justice and Public Safety and the Office of the Chief Medical Officer of Health in processing compassionate entry into the province, which allows family into New Brunswick to care for a family members during a critical time. 

Indigenous Communities ​

We have worked with funding from Indigenous Services Canada and First Nations Inuit Health Branch to launch an online resource for Indigenous Community Leaders. We are also connecting with communities in British Columbia and Yukon to plan for flood and fire seasons, and in Quebec have held regular COVID-19 calls with Northern Cree communities, Wabanaki Nation, and the Kanestake and Kahnawake Mohawk Nations.

Findings from Canadian Red Cross COVID-era studies conducted by Leger

These ongoing pan-Canadian tracking studies are being conducted to support Canadian Red Cross operations and strategies related to COVID-19.

• July: Study shows pandemic affecting Canadians’ consumption of alcohol and cannabis
• May: Pandemic study reaffirms Red Cross concern for vulnerable seniors
• April: Canadian Red Cross study says pandemic taking a toll on young adults

"It’s hard to describe the feeling of accomplishment I get when I realize the positive impact I have just by having a conversation with someone. I am proud to be part of the Red Cross humanitarian network and to support the most vulnerable people during this difficult time." 

– Marie Bernatchez, Canadian Red Cross volunteer

Help us prepare for anything.

While COVID-19 has dominated headlines over the last few months, forest fires, floods and other personal emergencies and disasters continue to affect Canadians across the country. As the pandemic continues, we must also be ready to help ensure that any Canadian impacted by a disaster will be given the support they need.

Donate today >

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