EDMONTON, AB, July 29,
2024 /CNW/ - In response to the devastation and
damage brought by wildfire to Jasper
National Park and multiple Albertan communities, CWB
Financial Group (CWB) will donate $25,000 to support immediate relief and recovery
efforts. The donation will be distributed to the Canadian Red Cross
and to United Way's Wildfire Response and Recovery Fund.
"The massive wildfires in Jasper and across Alberta have caused unprecedented destruction
and hardship for people and communities," said Steve Guthrie, Executive Vice President, Banking
at CWB. "It's important that we act urgently to provide support so
that affected households and businesses can get access to the
essential supplies and resources they need. Through our partners at
the Canadian Red Cross and the United Way, we know this donation
will play an important role in helping to rebuild and recover what
was lost and damaged in the fires."
How you can help
CWB banking centres will be accepting public donations for the
Canadian Red Cross from July 29 to August
16, 2024. Donations can also be made online at redcross.ca.
The Government of Canada and the
Government of Alberta will match
donations made to the Canadian Red Cross to support the disaster
relief efforts until August
27th, 2024.
SOURCE CWB Financial Group