By: Bradley Barker

Mission Statement

• The Canadian Red Cross mission is to improve the lives of vulnerable people by mobilizing the power of humanity in Canada and around the world.

• The Canadian Red Cross is the leading humanitarian organization through which people voluntarily demonstrate their caring for others in need.

Historical Background• After being founded in 1896, • Red Cross societies generally only worked in

wartime, at this point, and Canada was at peace.

• From the moment the war broke out in August 1914, Canadians were keen and enthusiastic supporters of Red Cross work.

• The First World War marked a major turning point for the Canadian Red Cross Society (CRCS), establishing it as Canada’s leading wartime humanitarian aid organization.

Goals & Statistics • All Red Cross programs and activities are guided by the Fundamental Principles of:

– Humanity, – Impartiality, – Neutrality, – Independence, – Voluntary Service, – Unity and Universality.

• These principles allow us to provide help immediately to whoever needs it, wherever they are, whatever their race, political beliefs, religion, social status, or culture.

Goals & Statistics • More than 30,000 of those that we assist each year are

Canadian’s• They have been affected by:– House fires, forest fires, major storms, floods and other disasters.

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Donation & Participation• Each year, through the help of donations, over

2.2 million Canadians rely on the Canadian Red Cross for assistance, training and education.

• And as climate change related disasters intensify in quantity and severity, donations to help support the work of the Canadian Red Cross are more important than ever.

Donation & Participation• Your donations go to those in need:

• providing safe shelter, • healthy food, • clothing • and most importantly hope.

• When you give generously you help us assist those in need across Canada. The change begins with you.

EventsHere is a list of upcoming Red Cross events in Ontario:Exploring Humanitarian Law: Teachers ConferenceFri. Nov. 29 to Sat. Nov. 30, 2013 in Hamilton Brock University Faculty of Education – Hamilton Campus 1842 King Street East Hamilton, Ontario L8K 1V7 Canada.

Events

20th Annual Canadian Red Cross Charity Classic2013 marked the 20th anniversary of the Annual Red Cross Golf Classic held this year in Eastern Ontario.

Events

Volunteer Information SessionsThe Toronto Region office hosts volunteer information sessions on the 3rd Thursday of every month at 5:30pm at 21 Randolph Ave, Toronto ON.

Contact InformationIf you have any other questions about our organization please feel free to contact us at WeCare@redcross.ca or 1-800-418-1111 and we will be more than happy to help you with any inquiries you might have.

Contact Centre hours:  8:30 AM to 7 PM EST

National Office170 Metcalfe StreetOttawa, OntarioK2P 2P2Tel: (613) 740-1900Fax: (613) 740-1911