The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) is calling on the construction industry to help communities affected by the wildfires in B.C.

The association, representing more than 700 members, is challenging the Canadian construction industry to donate $1,000,000 directly to the Canadian Red Cross British Columbia Fires Appeal by July 31, 2017.

Earlier this month Todd Stone, B.C.’s minister of transportation and infrastructure, announced a provincial state of emergency to ensure a co-ordinated response to the current wildfire situation and to ensure public safety.

Deeply troubled by the extent of destruction of communities affected by the wildfires currently raging in B.C.’s interior, the member-centric association is urging the industry to step up and help in all ways possible to support those affected e.g. through volunteerism, or provision of supplies, equipment, un-used camp accommodations and/or financial donations.

With more than 700 members, VRCA is British Columbia’s largest and most inclusive regional construction association, representing union and non-union, general and trade contracting companies, manufacturers, suppliers and other professionals throughout the Lower Mainland from Hope to Whistler.

Please visit http://www.here4BC.ca where companies, employees and associations can pledge financial and/or non-financial help to this worthy cause.