VANCOUVER – The historic and deadly storm that bombarded British Columbia this week has left many worried onlookers from across the country feeling desperate to help – and there’s a growing number of ways to do so.
On Wednesday, the Canadian Red Cross launched a donation page to help fund humanitarian assistance to those impacted by the flooding and landslides, which led to mass evacuations and cut off entire communities from the rest of the province. Donations made through the British Columbia Floods and Extreme Weather Appeal will be reserved for the current crisis, the charitable organization said, with no more than five percent going toward fundraising costs “The devastating flooding in the coastal and interior regions of B.C. has resulted in thousands of British Columbians being displaced. The Red Cross is committed to helping during this urgent time of need,” said Pat
Quealey, Canadian Red Cross vice-president for B.C. and Yukon, in a statement. Canadians can also donate to individual fundraisers through GoFundMe, though they should be wary of fraudulent campaigns designed to exploit public sympathy, the likes of which often emerge after major catastrophes.GoFundMe has set up a centralized hub for verified fundraisers for B.C. flooding victims, which include campaigns for a number of displaced families and affected businesses…Source: /bc.ctvnews.ca
Note: The Canadian Muslim Media Club (CMMC) and Kindness Chain Chilliwack Association (KCCA) did fundraising for Storm victims on Wed Nov 17th.