For Harrison Brooke, volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross began as an opportunity to give back to his community while learning new skills. In 2021, he joined the Friendly Calls program, a Red ...

Warmer weather means more outdoor activities such as bike riding so it’s a good time of year to review bike safety awareness. With three out of four children in Canada having a bicycle, the Red Cross ...

Ruth Isabelle Larmour was born in Ottawa on 12 August 1915, the second child of William Larmour and Nellie Slack. From an early age, her life was scarred by tragedy. In 1918 when she was just three ...

The Canadian Red Cross Short Term Health Equipment Loan Program allows people to return home from hospital earlier and gives independence and dignity to those in palliative care. Individuals can ...

The Friendly Calls program matches people over the age of 18 with trained Red Cross personnel who connect with them regularly to check-in, provide emotional support, encourage healthy coping ...

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

For some people, a little conversation can make a big difference. So, what if we told you that a meaningful connection was just a phone call away? The Friendly Calls program matches people over the ...

The Meals on Wheels program delivers affordable, nutritious and delicious meals to members of the community who are unable to prepare their own food. Meals on Wheels helps people continue living ...

The Mobile Food Bank service delivers food to persons who are unable to access a food bank due to a permanent or temporary disability. Our program, not only provides access to nutritious meals, but in ...

The chaos and confusion that accompany war and natural disasters can separate families when they need each other most. The Canadian Red Cross Restoring Family Links program helps people in Canada ...

A referral from a health care professional is required. The Canadian Red Cross Short Term Health Equipment Loan Program allows people to return home from hospital earlier and gives independence and ...

A referral from a Healthcare Professional as identified by the Health Authority or Health Organization is required. Advanced Short Term Program – formerly HELP Plus provides a range of advanced ...