Emergency Relief Funding Page
Place2Give has put up an emergency relief fund page. They are focusing on grassroots organizations.
Cell Phone donations:
Rogers customers may make a $5 donation by texting “ABHELP” to 4664.
All other cell phone customers can text “REDCROSS” to 30333.
All mobile users, with the exception of SaskTel, Mobilicity, and Public Mobile subscribers, can donate $5 to the Canadian Red Cross by texting in REDCROSS to 30333 and then replying with YES to the response message received soon after sending in REDCROSS. The Mobile Giving Foundation Canada enables this platform that allows such donations to be billed across carriers.
Samaritans Purse Canada is accepting text donations. Text “AID” to 20222 to donate $10 to Southern Alberta flood relief.
All mobile users, with the exception of SaskTel, Mobilicity, and Public Mobile subscribers, can donate $10 to the Samaritans Purse Canada by texting in AID to 20222 and then replying with YES to the response message received soon after sending in AID.
Red Cross
You can make donations directly to the Red Cross by calling 1-800-418-1111 or at www.redcross.ca or by texting “Red Cross” to 30333.
Calgary Coop
Donations are being accepted at local Calgary Coop locations, just ask your cashier to add it to your grocery purchase.
Donations Are No Longer Being Accepted at City of Calgary Reception Centres.
Locations Accepting Donations:
NeighbourLink accepting food, water, supplies and other basic needs. Check the web site for delivery times and item wish lists. Located at 3751 21 St NE
Phone: 403-209-1930
The Calgary Women’s Emergency Shelter is accepting donations of cash, new clothing and basic essentials for displaced women and children due to flooding. Donation hotline: (403) 539-5130.
Loblaws Locations:
All Alberta Superstores, Extra Foods, Your Independent Grocers, No Frills and Shop Easy stores are accepting monetary donations to support the Alberta Red Cross, Calgary Food Bank and Salvation Army High River. Donations can be made at the cash registers.
YWCA will have a drop off point on Sunday for basic items and cash donations at the Marda Loop Community Hall, 3130 16 St SW.
Calgary Drop In Centre (food, supplies or volunteers) at 4804 Edmonton Trail NE.
Phone: 403-971-8227 Twitter: @calgarydrop
Calgary Farmers Market (food) at 510 77 Ave SE
Phone: 403-240-9113
