The Salvation Army responds to widespread tornado activity
Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) teams are responding to the destruction left by an outbreak of tornadoes that tore through the southeastern US. According to news reports, more than 190 people have lost their lives, and Tuscaloosa, Alabama has … Read more
Salvation Army Gives Aid to Winnipeg Flood Evacuees
Winnipeg, MB – The Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) of The Salvation Army has been actively involved in providing hope, comfort and warmth to those affected by the rising floodwaters in Manitoba. At the Winnipeg Flood Evacuee Response Centre EDS Coordinator … Read more
Sixteen and pregnant
When Jessyka discovered she was pregnant at age 16, she was in shock and disbelief. Her boyfriend of three years was excited about the news. But that didn’t last. Jessyka, anxious and afraid of what the future held, had some decisions to make, and none of them were easy.
Give it up for Earth Day
Earth Day, April 22, is the perfect opportunity to renew your commitment to living in harmony with the environment. Are you ready to green your cleaning routine? Will you get away from bottled water or coffee in paper cups? There … Read more
College volunteers celebrate completion of Salvation Army renovation
Many Hands get the job done. Celebrating the completion of the 2011 Many Hands project at the Fort Erie Salvation Army Saturday were construction student Mike Bordenave, Many Hands chair Lesa Holmes, Niagara College president Dan Patterson, Salvation Army Community … Read more
Salvation Army Recycle Centres and Thrift Stores
Election Issue No. 3 – The Environment
With Canada plunged into its fourth election campaign in seven years, the environment is one issue Canadians want to hear about. As it relates to the environment, The Salvation Army believes that humans are called to careful stewardship of the … Read more
The Salvation Army’s ‘Green’ Initiatives
While the environment may down the list on the election agenda, politicians can still sense that the public continues to worry about ecological deterioration. Canadians are eager to make choices that will benefit the environment. With this in mind, The Salvation Army continues to look at realistic alternatives that promote environmental stewardship.
The Salvation Army feeds over 5000 Volunteers
Winnipeg, MB – The Salvation Army has begun assisting the City of Winnipeg and surrounding Regional Municipalities with flood preparations. Often the first on the scene and the last to leave, Salvation Army canteens (mobile feeding trucks), officers, volunteers and … Read more