With thousands of Jasper residents evacuated from their homes, help and support have been pouring in. Resources for evacuees are listed below.
- 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: 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: www.albertahealthservices.ca/news/page14070.aspx.
Are you experiencing trauma due to the Alberta wildfires? Do you need psychological support? You can get up to 3 free sessions with one of our volunteer psychologists. The Psychologists' Association of Alberta has activated our Disaster Response Network, supporting you when you need it most. Thank you to our psychologists volunteering their time for pro bono trauma services. Contact us at [email protected] or 1-888-424-0297.
For those looking to help those who have been evacuated, here are some organizations that are taking donations for those affected by the Jasper wildfires:
- Donate to the Jasper Community GoFundMe: www.gofundme.com/f/jasper-community.
- 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: www.samaritanspurse.ca/article/rushing-help-to-jasper-wildfire-evacuees/.
- Freson Bros Hill Store BBQ fundraiser, July 25 from 12:00 to 5:00 p.m.: 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.
This article will be updated as more fundraisers and information is available.
