Helping you stay safe and connected in times of crisis
Our top priority is keeping our customers, team members and communities connected, informed and supported during and after emergencies that affect them.
To achieve this, we have pledged over $185 million in cash donations and in-kind contributions since 2000 to aid those impacted by natural disasters and other crises worldwide.
Supporting communities in crisis
In 2023, our efforts positively impacted our customers, team members and their respective communities worldwide, including:
$12.6 million
in cash donations and in-kind contributions to help individuals in communities in Canada and around the world affected by natural disasters
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humanitarian and disaster relief efforts in Canada and around the world
TELUS technicians supporting our network during 2023 wildfires.
Supporting relief efforts worldwide
TELUS, its team members, together with TELUS Friendly Future Foundation®, continue to support:
Communities and individuals affected by wildfires and severe storms in Canada and the USA
Canadian charitable organizations helping people and families displaced by conflicts around the world
International earthquake, hurricane and other natural disaster relief efforts
TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods is #HereForFarmers with emergency support for affected agricultural communities
Supporting our customers, retirees, and team members
At TELUS, we support individuals and communities affected by natural disasters and other emergencies, ensuring that lines of communication remain safely open during times of crisis. Other ways we support include:
Waiving domestic voice, text and data overage fees to and from impacted areas to help customers stay in touch with loved ones
Activating the free TELUS Health® Community Crisis Support line open 24/7
Expediting TELUS Health prescription deliveries
Delivering adult and youth disaster relief kits with essential items to those who were evacuated
Providing rapid response donations to local relief organizations