OUR MISSION CONTACT US The Canadian Red Cross mission is to The services of the Red Cross are made improve the lives of vulnerable people possible with the time and energy of Red by mobilizing the power of humanity in Cross volunteers and the generosity of donors. and around the world. HERE WHEN YOU

Contact the Red Cross today to volunteer, donate or learn more about the programs NEED US and services available in your community. The International Red Cross and Red Crescent OUR VISION Movement is the world’s largest humanitarian www.redcross.ca The Canadian Red Cross is the leading organization, with approximately 100 million 1-800-418-1111 humanitarian organization through volunteers. Here in Canada, we are meeting which people voluntarily demonstrate community needs each and every day through their caring for others in need. vital programs and services. Whether our facebook.com/CanadianRedCross help is needed across the world or across the street, we are there, thanks to the dedication of @redcrosscanada thousands of volunteers as well as the financial OUR VALUES support of individual and corporate supporters. or visit your local Red Cross branch. Humanitarian values, as expressed We are your Red Cross. in our Fundamental Principles;

Respect, dignity and care for one another within and outside of Red Cross, and Last year in , Integrity, accountability, effectiveness, the Red Cross: and transparency. • provided 3.5 million hours of home support services • trained 358,169 participants in swimming ANYWHERE. OUR PRINCIPLES and water safety • loaned 30,125 pieces of health equipment to clients Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, through our Health Equipment Loan Program ANYtiME. Independence, Voluntary Service, Unity, Universality • delivered 298,098 meals through the Red Cross Programs Meals on Wheels program & Services in Ontario • assisted 13,169 people affected by disasters • educated 20,392 people on international humanitarian issues • provided 233,283 transportation rides to clients • trained 180,106 people in first aid • reached 42,000 youth through violence and abuse prevention workshops The Red Cross emblem and designation “Red Cross” are reserved in Canada by law for the exclusive use of The Canadian Red Cross Society and for the medical units of the armed forces by the Geneva Conventions Act, RSC 1985, c. G-3. Founded 1896. Incorporated 1909. (c) 2011 The Canadian Red Cross Society. Many of these programs and services National Revenue Charitable Number 11921 9814 RR0001 were made possible thanks to our www.redcross.ca 6,275 VOLUNTEERS community health services HUMANITARIAN ISSUES Canadian Red Cross staff and volunteers work Transportation Around the world, the Red Cross works to protect affected by conflict, disaster or for long-term together to provide a variety of services that help Frail, elderly and disabled persons in the and promote the rights of all people affected by development missions. people remain living independently in their homes community can access transportation services armed conflict. The Red Cross is the guardian of with comfort and dignity, despite injury, illness or from the Red Cross, in order to get to and the Geneva Conventions, laws that protect the In times of war or natural disasters, families other circumstances. Our programs are designed to from medical appointments, shopping and wounded, the sick, prisoners of war and civilians. are sometimes separated when they need each enhance quality of life, support independence and rehabilitation programs. other the most. The Red Cross helps people to provide peace of mind. The services offered in each In Canada, the Red Cross educates on re-establish contact with immediate family area vary according to the needs of the community. HELP international issues including humanitarian law members through the Restoring Family Links Available services may include