For two months after the crisis in Ukraine started, British Columbians showed their generosity at BC Liquor Stores (BCLS) and BC Cannabis Stores (BCCS) across the province.
Between Feb. 28 and April 24, BCLS and BCCS collected 1,081,272.98 in donations for the Canadian Red Cross’ Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal.
All donations made will go to providing emergency-preparedness support, relief efforts, long-term recovery and more in Ukraine surrounding countries that have been affected by the conflict.
"The incredible response to this campaign shows just how deeply British Columbians have been touched by the devastating events unfolding in Ukraine,” said Blain Lawson, GM and CEO of the BC Liquor Distribution Branch.
“Our customers continue to show incredible generosity when it comes to supporting those most in need, whether it be for people here at home or abroad, and I am so grateful to them, and to our employees, for their commitment to supporting these important causes."
The Canadian Red Cross’ vice-president for BC and Yukon, Pat Quealey, expressed gratitude for the tremendous outpouring of support shown by British Columbians.
"These donations will help the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement provide humanitarian assistance, such as vital medical supplies, food, water, clothing, shelter, hygiene items, heating fuel, psychosocial support and other urgent items for those in need,” he said.
The BCLS locations that raised the most throughout the campaign were:
The BCCS locations that raised the most throughout the campaign were:
