We raised $13,750 for Canadian Red Cross's BC Floods & Extreme Weather Appeal!

Last fall, many communities in British Columbia’s southern coast and interior regions were impacted by severe rainfall, which resulted in flooding, landslides, power outages, and evacuation of over 17,000 people. In the days after, shocking images showed major damage to vital highways and bridges. Farmers’ fields looked like lakes as water blanketed the land. Thousands were forced to evacuate towards an uncertain future as it became unsafe to stay in their homes.

In response to the devastating news, Regency Auto partnered up with Canadian Red Cross in Q1 2022 and fundraised for their BC Floods & Extreme Weather Appeal. We’re happy to announce that we raised $13,750.00 for the initiative through our #ReggieFromRegency Philanthropy Campaign!

We’d like to thank all of our guests who supported our fundraiser by making a donation or purchasing a vehicle, in which we donated $50 for every vehicle sold.

Recovery takes time and for many, the emergency doesn’t end when the water recedes. Through the help of volunteers and staff, Canadian Red Cross provides recovery assistance to individuals and families who are still unable to return home, providing them with access to housing supports, food and helping them transition to longer-term solutions. This also includes help with navigating insurance, providing financial assistance, and Emergency Support Services like mental health support.

Here are some areas in British Columbia where our support made a difference:

Merritt

• The sudden rise of the Coldwater River caused extensive flooding in Merritt, impacting their water treatment plant and temporarily closing the local hospital.
• The Canadian Red Cross continues to support a Resiliency Centre where impacted people can get support for registration, resources, and connect with a case manager for personalized recovery support.

Abbotsford

• The Nooksack River overflowed, breaching its dyke, and flooded the Sumas Prairie area. The emergency forced the closure of Highway 1 and the evacuation of over 1,100 homes.
• The Canadian Red Cross continues to operate a reception centre where impacted people can get support for registration, clean-up kits, blankets, and connect with a case manager for personalized recovery support. The centre also functioned as a group lodging facility after the floods, especially for migrant farm workers.

Nicomen Indian Band

• Located near Lytton, B.C., which endured a devastating wildfire during the summer of 2021, access to Nicomen Indian Band was cut off after the only bridge connecting their community to the highway collapsed into the river.
• A Canadian Red Cross Mobile Outreach Team hiked into the community with aid and financial assistance to ensure those unable to leave received the support they needed.

We’re continuing to support local charities every quarter by donating $50 for every vehicle that we sell. To learn more about our philanthropy campaign, or make a donation and receive a FREE #ReggieFromRegency panda plushie, Click Here.