Much of the work behind a Team Rubicon Canada deployment happens out of sight, long before crews arrive and long after they leave. While the organization is known for disaster response, many volunteers contribute well beyond what is visible on the ground. Their roles may not always be seen, but they are essential in making … Read More
On International Women’s Day, Greyshirt Melissa Henderson reminds us that service isn’t just something you do. It’s who you become. Melissa Henderson was six years old when her parents separated, and not much older when she understood, with quiet certainty, that no one was coming to save her. Early in her life, she faced hardship … Read More
A new year always brings momentum. But this January, that feeling lands differently for Team Rubicon Canada. This year marks our 10th anniversary as a humanitarian organization, built to serve communities on their worst days. It’s been a decade since Greyshirts first stepped into the arena in Canada—and it’s the beginning of a new chapter defined not by rapid expansion, but by strengthening … Read More
At Team Rubicon Canada, we take this time to celebrate our volunteers — Greyshirts, as we affectionately call them — who show up when disaster strikes and provide the critical work that helps communities recover and rebuild. It’s National Volunteer Week and this year’s theme is “Make Waves.” It highlights how every act of service … Read More
We’re thrilled to announce we’ve hit a significant milestone in our growth as a disaster response charity. Team Rubicon Canada officially welcomes three new staff members to our National Headquarters. Our organization is now poised to take on a greater, more impactful role in disaster relief operations in Canada and abroad. Ashley Pardy-Serre, Director … Read More
Deploying internationally is complex and requires a significant amount of planning and coordination. When we arrive on site after a disaster in a foreign country, all eyes and hope have turned to us, expecting immediate action and results. Disasters are no-excuse, results-only zones. Team Rubicon Canada will sort you out with travel and logistics and take … Read More