Province, Canada to match Red Cross donations to help people affected by wildfires
To help people affected by the wildfires burning around B.C., the Province will match all donations to the Canadian Red Cross, up to $20 million.
The matching funds will be retroactive to donations received since the Red Cross’ British Columbia Fires Appeal began July 3, 2021.
The federal government is also supporting the Canadian Red Cross’ campaign in B.C. by matching contributions. This means every $1 donated will become $3 to support those affected by wildfires.
The Canadian Red Cross works with the Province, local authorities and First Nations leadership to help all people and communities impacted by the wildfires, including the people of Lytton.
The weather is expected to stay dry and hot for the foreseeable future and due to this year’s early start to the wildfire season, the need is extensive.
Donations will need to be specifically provided to the British Columbia Fires Appeal fund for the Province to match them.
British Columbians wanting to make a financial donation to help those impacted by the B.C. fires can do so:
- online: https://donate.redcross.ca/page/85877/donate/1;
- by calling (toll-free) 1 800 418-1111;
- by texting FIRES to 45678; or
- by contacting their local Canadian Red Cross office.
The Province will match donations from individual British Columbians until Dec. 31 of this year
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