Disaster Alley Day Draws Thousands Of Calgarians

On May 9, 2015 thousands of families arrived at McMahon Stadium in Calgary to meet first responders and disaster heroes. The Salvation Army was one of many booths set up with the intention of educating the public on how to respond to various emergencies.

Young and old stopped by to dance with Sally Ann, take a peek inside the Community Response Unit and take away a Piggy Bank with the caption “Help Change a Life”. The Community Response Unit (CRU) is a mobile kitchen that serves hundreds of meals right out of the truck.

The Salvation Army is often the first on the scene to provide food and comfort to both victims and first responders in disaster situations. The Red Shield is recognized as a symbol of hope and compassion, which is counted on to provide immediate aid, psychological support and spiritual counsel to individuals and families whose lives have been shattered by forces beyond their control.