TORONTO, July 7, 2021 – As British Columbia (B.C.) manages the devastating wildfires burning across the province, banks in Canada are helping those affected including collecting donations in bank branches for Canadian Red Cross (CRC) relief efforts and making corporate donations directly to the CRC.
The following banks are donating a combined $360,000 to the CRC to support immediate and ongoing relief efforts and long-term recovery in affected regions of B.C. as well as opening up their online portals for public and employee donations:
- BMO
- CIBC
- HSBC Bank Canada
- National Bank
- RBC
- Scotiabank
- Tangerine Bank
- TD Bank Group
How Canadians can help
Banks have long supported CRC appeals and the fires in British Columbia are no exception. The following banks are also accepting cash donations from the public in their branches until July 28 to support the CRC British Columbia Fires Appeal:
- Canadian Western Bank
- RBC
- Scotiabank
Canadians who wish to support the relief effort can also make a donation directly through the banks above or online at redcross.ca.
"The destruction caused by the recent fires in B.C. is devastating and our thoughts are with those in the region. Banks are there to support the affected communities where and when they need it and are committed to helping in whatever way they can."
— Neil Parmenter, President and CEO, Canadian Bankers Association
About the Canadian Bankers Association
The Canadian Bankers Association is the voice of more than 60 domestic and foreign banks that help drive Canada’s economic growth and prosperity. The CBA advocates for public policies that contribute to a sound, thriving banking system to ensure Canadians can succeed in their financial goals. www.cba.ca.
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