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Salvation Army Leaders Visit Ottawa for Week at Parliament

Posted on 26th May 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Commissioner Floyd Tidd and Amy Fisher, housing consultant, social mission department, greet the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, minister of housing and diversity and inclusion
In May, Salvation Army leaders visited Parliament Hill in Ottawa to connect and engage with government officials, and advocate on behalf of those the Army serves across Canada. The weeklong event, which began with a reception on Monday, was attended by members of Parliament, senators, government staff, and territorial and divisional representatives, including Commissioners Floyd  […]
EDS worker serves meal out of community response unit
In May 2023, the province of Alberta was struck by a devastating series of wildfires that ravaged communities and left a trail of destruction in their wake. To meet the pressing need for nourishment and relief, Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) personnel quickly mobilized to provide food, hydration and emotional and spiritual care to  […]
A room filled with prom dresses and accessories
As the end of the school year approaches, graduating high school students start looking forward to graduation and prom. And while these events are fun and memorable, sometimes finding the right dress can cause financial anxiety. To help students find affordable dresses The Salvation Army in Guelph, Ont., hosts the annual “Princess Project” event, which  […]

Why Everyone Has a Role to Play in Preparing for Emergencies

Posted on 8th May 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Emergency preparedness week. Be prepared within your community.
For more than 100 years, The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) in Canada has played a critical role in disaster preparedness, response and recovery. This Emergency Preparedness Week, May 7-13, 2023, Karim Kane, planning specialist with The Salvation Army’s national EDS team, stresses the importance of preparedness so communities can withstand, adapt to, and  […]

How a Bike from The Salvation Army Helped a Winnipeg Radio Host

Posted on 2nd May 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Chris with bike helmet and 680 CJOB jacket
Christian Aumell arrived in Winnipeg in March 2015. He left his hometown of Tara, Ont., with two suitcases and nothing else. He had just finished his studies in broadcast journalism and had been presented with a part-time job opportunity at Global News’ 680 CJOB radio station. With little knowledge of his new home and a  […]
community garden
To teach participants how to grow their own vegetables, The Salvation Army’s Community Church in Belleville, Ont., in cooperation with the Community Development Council (CDC) of Quinte, organizes the community garden initiative each spring. Since the incorporation of The Salvation Army’s garden in 2017, members of the program have raised 24 vegetable-rich garden beds, a  […]