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Business Wire
6 days ago
- Business
- Business Wire
iA Financial Group Announces a $50,000 Donation to the Red Cross to Provide Emergency Aid to Wildfire Victims in Western Canada
QUEBEC CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--iA Financial Group is joining the Canadian Red Cross by granting a $50,000 donation to the 2025 Manitoba Wildfires Appeal. 'We want to express our support to the communities affected by the wildfires. We are deeply saddened by the loss of lives and the damage caused by these fires, and we want to offer our support to those who need it most,' said Denis Ricard, President and Chief Executive Officer of iA Financial Group. Donations to the Canadian Red Cross will be used for assisting those impacted by the wildfires with immediate and ongoing relief including financial assistance, support to evacuees and the communities hosting them, recovery and resilience efforts in response to the wildfires, as well as supporting community preparedness and risk reduction for future all-hazard disaster events in these regions. About iA Financial Group iA Financial Group is one of the largest insurance and wealth management groups in Canada, with operations in the United States. Founded in 1892, it is one of Canada's largest public companies. It is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol IAG (common shares). iA Financial Group is a business name and trademark of iA Financial Corporation Inc.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Steelworkers Humanity Fund donates $20,000 to support wildfire relief efforts in Manitoba
TORONTO, May 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) is donating $20,000 to support people and communities evacuated due to the recent wildfires in Manitoba. Yesterday, the Manitoba government declared a province-wide state of emergency amid reports of an intensification of the wildfires that have been raging for weeks now. More than 17,000 residents of northern and eastern Manitoba, including the First Nations communities of Pimicikimak and Mathias Colomb and the city of Flin Flon, were ordered to evacuate, in what Premier Wab Kinew described as 'the largest evacuation in many Manitobans' living memory.' Many United Steelworkers (USW) union members in the area have been affected by the evacuation order, including almost all members of USW Locals 7106 and 9338 in Flin Flon. USW Local 7499 members in southeastern Manitoba (Lac du Bonnet) have been forced off work at the local mine for two weeks due to the presence of a nearby fire. The Steelworkers Humanity Fund is responding to the appeal sent by the Canadian Red Cross with a $20,000 donation to support local authorities in assisting those affected by the wildfires with immediate and ongoing relief, including financial assistance, support to evacuees and the communities hosting them, as well as recovery and resilience efforts. 'The Steelworkers Humanity Fund stands in solidarity with the communities affected by the devastating wildfires in Manitoba,' said Marty Warren, SHF President and USW National Director. 'Through our donation to the Canadian Red Cross, we're helping to ensure that immediate relief and long-term recovery efforts reach those who need it most, including our members and their communities. We are proud to support the vital work being done on the ground during this challenging time,' Warren said. Anyone wishing to donate can visit the Red Cross 2025 Manitoba Wildfires Appeal website. Founded in 1985, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund is a registered charitable organization that focuses primarily on development projects and emergency aid in developing countries but also supports Canadian communities. USW members contribute to the fund through clauses negotiated into collective agreements. In some cases, employers make matching contributions to the fund. For further information: Marty Warren, President, Steelworkers Humanity Fund, 416-544-5951Guillaume Charbonneau, Executive Director, Steelworkers Humanity Fund, 416-544-5944, gcharbonneau@ St. Pierre, USW Communications, 647-522-1630, dstpierre@ in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Canadian Red Cross supporting people impacted by Manitoba wildfires
Registration Services Opened and Appeal Launched OTTAWA, Ontario, May 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Canadian Red Cross is currently working alongside Indigenous community leadership and all levels of government to provide registration, reception and information, emergency accommodations, meals, and personal services to thousands of individuals forced to leave their homes in Manitoba. REGISTRATIONPeople who were evacuated from their community in Manitoba are encouraged to register with the Canadian Red Cross. This can be done: online at or by calling 1-800-863-6582 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 10 p.m. Central Daylight Savings Time. Registration with the Red Cross ensures people can be contacted while away from home and can be reached with information on Red Cross services and assistance that may become available to them during this difficult time. 2025 MANITOBA WILDFIRES APPEALThe Canadian Red Cross has opened the to help the people and communities affected by wildfires in the province. Donations to the Canadian Red Cross will be used to assist those impacted in Manitoba with immediate and ongoing relief including financial assistance, support to evacuees and the communities hosting them, recovery and resilience efforts in response to the wildfires, as well as supporting community preparedness and risk reduction for future all-hazard disaster events within Manitoba. People who would like to make a donation to the 2025 Manitoba Wildfires Appeal can do so online at or by calling 1-800-418-1111. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES@ | | Cross donor inquiries: WeCare@ or 1-800-418-1111 ABOUT THE CANADIAN RED CROSSHere in Canada and overseas, the Red Cross stands ready to help people before, during and after a disaster. As a member of the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement – which is made up of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, the International Committee of the Red Cross and 191 national Red Cross and Red Crescent societies – the Canadian Red Cross is dedicated to helping people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and supporting them in strengthening their resilience. MEDIA CONTACTSEnglish: Media@ or 1-877-599-9602French and Quebec Media: communication@ or 1-888-418-9111
