The Canadian Red Cross and SaskCentral announced that effective immediately, cash donations to help Albertans devastated by recent flooding will be accepted at participating Saskatchewan credit unions until July 26, 2013.
The Red Cross is actively involved in responding to the crisis since the flooding began. More than 100 highly trained disaster response volunteers from across Canada are supporting 10 shelters and reception centres, providing family reunification, meeting with those affected to ensure all needs are met and providing important disaster recovery information. The Red Cross is now preparing to help families as they return to their homes to rebuild their lives. The Red Cross works with governments and other partners to meet the needs of affected individuals and Red Cross assistance will not duplicate assistance provided by other partners.
"We appreciate the support of Saskatchewan credit unions in collecting donations on our behalf," said Cindy Fuchs, Saskatchewan Provincial Director for the Canadian Red Cross. "Donations to the Red Cross will support ongoing relief in the many communities who remain evacuated, and will help families in the weeks and months to come, as they recover from this disaster."
"Neighbors helping neighbors is what Saskatchewan credit unions are all about," said Pam Skotnitsky, Executive Vice-President of Corporate and Community Affairs, SaskCentral. "We are proud to be able to assist the people and communities of Alberta by collecting donations on behalf of the Red Cross to support flood relief efforts."
Donations can be made at all Saskatchewan credit union branches. Saskatchewan credit unions have an ongoing arrangement with the Canadian Red Cross to assist them in all of their relief efforts.
