Major wildfires have forced over 10,000 residents and 15,000 visitors of Jasper to evacuate. During this devastating time, wildfire fundraisers have been established to help evacuees and disaster readiness. Additional resources for evacuees are listed as well.
Donate to the Jasper Community GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jasper-community?attribution_id=sl:0fe30c47-1bb5-4d11-9be6-a12f80687791&utm_campaign=pd_ss_icons_ai&utm_content=amp1v1&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=twitter
The Jasper Community Team Society with the assistance of the Outreach Workers will help assist Jasper locals in these trying times.
To donate, please visit jaspercommunityteamsociety.ca
Donate to the Canadian Red Cross Wildfire Fund to 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: https://give.redcross.ca/page/24CWFA?_ga=2.1178865.1533417217.1721921455-1345909797.1721921455&_gl=1*1w7v87n*_gcl_au*MTE4NzU3MDA1OS4xNzIxOTIxNDU0*_ga*MTM0NTkw
Donate to the Samaritan's Purse Canadian relief projects: https://www.samaritanspurse.ca/article/rushing-help-to-jasper-wildfire-evacuees/
Freson Bros Hill Store BBQ fundraiser, July 25 from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM: https://www.facebook.com/groups/499022265946978/permalink/499336222582249/?rdid=ef07adFdkIY5bR6H&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2Fp%2Fzd8GanW
The Better Business Bureau is warning people to be cautious when choosing a crowdfunding source or when making an online donation.
The BBB recommends people verify a charities legitimacy, don't donate to unsolicited requests, especially on social media and to donate directly to well-known charities like the Red Cross.
Calgary has also opened a recreation centre for Jasper wildfire evacuees, including accommodations, pet support, RV sites, washrooms, temporary parking, health resources, clothing, and personal hygiene items: https://www.calgary.ca/emergencies/jasper-wildfire-evacuees.html
Any companies, individuals, or organizations that would like to offer support to those impacted by the wildfires can email their offers to [email protected].
For additional information, please visit Alberta Health Services Wildfire Resources: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/news/page14070.aspx
This article will be updated as more fundraisers and information is available.
