The Saskatchewan Roughriders have had a couple of difficult weeks, but nothing compared to their fans in flood-ravaged communities.

With that in mind, the Riders are teaming up with the Red Cross to help communities in need.

Starting on Monday, the Riders announced that $5 from every ticket sold for Friday's game against the Ottawa Redblacks will go to the Red Cross "to help provide assistance in cleanup efforts."

On Saturday, the province said there were 623 people forced to leave their homes because of flooding. Many of them, including 576 people from the Red Earth Cree Nation, have returned home.

The CFL club has worked with the Red Cross on the Imagine No Bullying program, and now they're asking Rider Nation to help those in need.

"This is yet another example of their commitment to helping the people of Saskatchewan affected by disaster," Saskatchewan Red Cross Vice-President Cindy Fuchs said in a news release.

Anyone wanting to make a donation without going to the game can do so here.

The Roughriders (0-3) look for their first win of the season against Ottawa at Mosaic Stadium on Friday. Kickoff is at 7 p.m. CST.