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GreenShield donates $150,000 to the Canadian Red Cross to support its wildfire relief efforts

Today GreenShield announced it will further assist those affected by wildfires and other emergencies. To do so, she donated an additional $100,000 to the Canadian Red Cross, bringing her total donations to $150,000. This contribution will be used to fund the Canadian Disaster Relief Fund, which helps the Canadian Red Cross respond quickly to emergencies and provide much-needed assistance to those in need.

In addition, GreenShield knows that beyond the property damage caused, wildfires have serious consequences for the well-being of people, their families and their communities. To lend its support, GreenShield Health is offering two free hours of online therapy through its Inkblot offering to help those affected by wildfires across Canada .

“Our hearts go out to the people affected by this disaster,” said GreenShield President and CEO Zahid Salman . “With this additional donation, we want to support immediate relief efforts to help those in need while promoting the long-term healing process through our mental health support program. Together, we can make a difference, restore hope to these communities and strengthen their resilience.

As part of this added commitment, GreenShield's team of counselors are there to provide these people with a safe space where they can express their emotions, grieve, and find strength in the face of adversity. GreenShield Health aims to provide mental health assistance to Canadians affected by natural disasters. Click here to access two free hours of online therapy.0

GreenShield will also match donations made by its staff members. By the same token, it doubles their contribution and further supports these communities.

Improving access to health care for all is part of its DNA. A not-for-profit social enterprise committed to promoting better health for all, GreenShield reinvests in the community and deploys its services to support Canadian communities, in line with its mission of achieving better health outcomes for all.

About GreenShield

GreenShield is an integrated health and insurance services organization and the first organization in Canada to operate as a provider-payer. GreenShield provides insurance, administration and claims services as a “payer”, in addition to providing mental health, pharmacy and medical services as a “provider”. By uniting the functions of provider and payer, GreenShield simplifies access to care, eliminates administrative barriers and improves health outcomes for its customers.

GreenShield is distinguished by its unique setup as a not-for-profit social enterprise that reinvests in the community and deploys its services to support underserved Canadian communities through its social impact-focused business, GreenShield Community. Its overall goal is to invest $75 million in social impact initiatives to improve the lives of at least one million Canadians by 2025, particularly in mental health and dental care. As a formidable competitor, GreenShield continues to innovate by evolving its offer to be able to achieve its goal of promoting better health for all.

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