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THE BAJA POST
NEWSROOM
SOURCE: PR NEWSMEDIA
Banks in Canada have committed to supporting relief efforts for those affected by the devastating wildfires in Alberta. To aid Albertans, several banks are facilitating financial donations at their branches for the Canadian Red Cross. Additionally, they are making corporate donations directly to the Red Cross and other relief organizations.
Corporate donations
The following banks are making corporate donations totaling $355,000 to the Canadian Red Cross’ 2024 Alberta Wildfires Appeal and the Canadian Disaster Relief Fund. Donations will be used for immediate and ongoing relief, recovery and resilience efforts in response to fires, and community preparedness and risk reduction for future all-hazard disaster events within Alberta and across the country.
- BMO
- Canadian Western Bank
- National Bank
- RBC
- Scotiabank
- Tangerine Bank
- TD Bank Group
Canadian Western Bank, RBC, Scotiabank, and TD Bank Group will also be making additional donations to organizations supporting relief and recovery efforts in Alberta including but not limited to the Jasper Community Team Society, the Wood Buffalo Community Foundation and the United Way of the Alberta Capital Region Wildfire Response and Recovery Fund. CIBC will be making a donation to the CIBC Foundation Alberta Emergency Relief Fund, providing short and long-term relief to local organizations affected by the fires.
«During this challenging time, our priority is to stand with the communities in Alberta impacted by the fires. The collective efforts of banks and the generosity of individuals are needed to help the Canadian Red Cross and other organizations to deliver essential relief. We encourage all Canadians to contribute to these efforts if they’re able.» – Anthony G. Ostler, President & CEO, Canadian Bankers Association.
