For the past couple of days, you’ve no doubt been glued to the television, YouTube and social media watching as devastating fires rip through Fort McMurray and now surrounding neighbourhoods.
Depending where you live, it can be hard to help. These towns are remote and in most cases, still unaccessible. Obviously, donating to the Red Cross is a fantastic way to help. Especially now that both the Alberta and Canadian government have said they would match donations. Meaning your $10 instantly turns into $30.
Largest fire-related evac ever in AB, +29,000 forced to leave. You can help: https://t.co/xa0TIyfAy8 #ABFire pic.twitter.com/ESmqYk6wNA
— Canadian Red Cross (@redcrosscanada) May 4, 2016
Here in Calgary, even though Fort McMurray is eight hours away, citizens and businesses are coming up with creative ways of helping. Here’s some of the ones I’ve gathered so far. I’ll update as more come up!
Last Best Brewing:
Can someone go to @lastbestbrew and have 47 beer for me, please? https://t.co/gCSVZq9YfU — Mike Morrison (@mikesbloggity) May 5, 2016
Teatro Group:
Teatro group’s six restaurants to donate 50% of all food sales on Friday to @redcrosscanada and Fort McMurray. pic.twitter.com/MouPYfG7qZ
— Mike Morrison (@mikesbloggity) May 5, 2016
Fundraiser at Trap and Gill
Please share, RT whatever to spread the word. #YMMFire fundraising event in Calgary at the @Trapgill … #EastToWest pic.twitter.com/t2g1kqUd1s — Kat Macaulay (@noBSkat) May 4, 2016
Our friends at @NorthStarFord are accepting your #ymmfire donations at their Calgary and Cochrane locations. #YMM #ymmhelps
— CJAY 92 (@CJAY92) May 4, 2016
Shillelagh’s
Alberta Beer Festival:
Buy @ABBEERFESTIVALS Beer Fest tickets and use promo code FORTMAC15. $5 from each ticket will be donated to @RedCrossAB #ymm #SupportTheFort — Brewsters Brewing Co (@WeAreBrewsters) May 5, 2016
Mainstreet Equity
Fort McMurray residents, apartments with 3 months free rent! We’re here to help. https://t.co/O7qmJnNTeX #FortMacFire #ymmfire #ABstrong
— Mainstreet Equity (@RentMainstreet) May 4, 2016
One Stop Rentals
@mikesbloggity One Stop Rentals in Airdrie is loading up trailers with supplies to take to evacuees! pic.twitter.com/uSyhhs7qGO
— Danaye Maier (@Danayemaier) May 5, 2016
Mount Royal University
In co-operation with CEMA, #MRU can immediately provide 50 beds in residence buildings #ymmfire @metrocalgary https://t.co/CGxX3gvuux — Mount Royal U (@mountroyal4u) May 4, 2016
SAIT
For anyone arriving in YYC the residence @sait has now be opened as a reception centre & is pet friendly! https://t.co/Ghw1EG9gUK #yymfire
— Josh Traptow (@jtraptow) May 4, 2016
Calgary Humane Society:
URGENT NEED: Request for 600 kennels to be sent to evacuated camps. Pls drop off at @CalgaryHumane: 4455 110 Avenue SE. — CalgaryHumaneSociety (@CalgaryHumane) May 5, 2016
