Each year, the Steelworkers Humanity Fund (SHF) provides emergency relief for natural and human-made disasters. Over the years, the SHF has supported communities in crisis with food, shelter, and medical supplies in Canada and worldwide. In 2024, SHF responded to the following emergencies, nearly 70% of them climate-related:
- Liberia (January 2024): $3,000 donated to Camp for Peace to provide emergency supplies to victims of a tanker truck explosion in Central Liberia.
- Brazil (May 2024): $20,000 donated to Central ⁄nica dos Trabalhadores (CUT) to support flood relief efforts in Rio Grande do Sul.
- Cuba (July 2024): $5,000 donated to a pediatric hospital for the purchase of medical equipment.
- Canada (Summer 2024): A total of $40,000 donated towards disaster relief in response to the wildfires that ravaged various regions across three provinces.
- Lebanon (September 2024): $20,000 donated to Oxfam-Québec to aid displaced individuals due to the war in Gaza.
In 2024, the SHF contributed to 129 food banks across Canada
Read the press release about the 2024 SHF food bank donations and explore the list of food banks that benefited from these donations here.
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