Donations can be dropped off daily between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. at:
Edmonton Humane Society
Admitting Entrance (green donation bin)
13620 163 Street NW, Edmonton (map here)
Note: This page is not being actively updated. I'll leave it as is for now as some resources may be helpful over the coming weeks.
Please verify information as it may be out of date.
Stay tuned for volunteer opportunities. Compiling and sharing verifiable information is always a good way to help if you're not boots on the ground. Talk with businesses to provide free or discounted items and services for evacuees. Offer to drive evacuees to appointments or to gather items they need.
Be wary of any donation requests and please don't bring donations to reception centres unless you see a call for specific donations. Most of them will not be able to manage the logistics of handling donations. If you have items to offer, you're welcome to submit the resource form and offer them to individuals that are evacuating.
Canadian Red Cross: Canadian Wildfire Fund
Phone: 1-800-418-1111
https://give.redcross.ca/page/24CWFA
As a donor, your contribution to the Canadian Wildfire Fund will enhance Canada’s readiness and response to the escalating wildfire risks and bolster resilience. Your support may be used to address preparedness, immediate relief, and longer-term recovery for wildfire events within Canada.
Canadian Red Cross: Canadian Wildfire Fund
Phone: 780-852-2100
Email:
Donate: https://www.jaspercommunityteamsociety.ca/donate
Established in 2004, the Jasper Community Team Society (JCTS) is a registered, non-profit organization dedicated to supporting programs and events that encourage community connection and well-being. The JCTS works closely with the Municipality of Jasper’s Community Development Department. They will be assisting Jasperites when they are able to return to the area.
The most-needed items currently are:
New items and unopened food are preferred.
Donations can be dropped off daily between 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. at:
Edmonton Humane Society
Admitting Entrance (green donation bin)
13620 163 Street NW, Edmonton (map here)
Offering space in your home to an evacuee is a generous act. To ensure the safety and comfort of both parties, here are some steps you can take:
Safety and Security
Living Arrangements
Health Precautions
By taking these steps, you can help create a safe and supportive environment for an evacuee during a difficult time.
A good read about how some of the things you want to do to help might not be that helpful: https://edwardmcintyre.com/2016/05/04/when-helping...
At this stage, it's best to avoid cluttering information channels with unimportant queries. We all love Jasper, but it is still on on-going situation with limited information coming from valid sources and we're dealing with 30,000 people that are away from home, many of whom have lost everything but what they have with them. More information will come soon, so hold off on the "How's the hiking spot I went to once?" and "Will my September camping reservation still be kept?" questions. It's insensitive and rude.
Generally, you should exercise extreme caution when you are approached for donations. Unfortunately, scammers will use crisis situations to steal donations. Here's a piece from Global that came out during the Ft Mac fires:
https://globalnews.ca/news/2686147/fort-mcmurray-wildfire-how-to-avoid-donation-scams/?sf25830402=1
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