Salvation Army Responds to British Columbia Wildfires
Posted on 22nd July 2021,
As nearly 300 wildfires burn across the province of British Columbia, The Salvation Army continues to respond, providing practical assistance and emotional and spiritual care in several locations. So far, the Army has served over 2,000 meals, 3,850 drinks and nearly 2,000 snacks. Our prayers are with all those impacted by the fires, […]
Salvation Army Serves Hundreds of Meals to Truckers Stranded at Provincial Border
Posted on 25th June 2021,
When hundreds of truckers ad individuals were suddenly stranded at the Nova Scotia-New Brunswick border due to protests, The Salvation Army corps/church in Truro and Springhill stepped up to provide food, hydration, and emotional and spiritual care. The protests began at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, June 22. By Wednesday morning, word was spreading that hundreds […]
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The Salvation Army’s Extraordinary Year in Disaster Services (WATCH)
Posted on 3rd May 2021,
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services in Canada has assisted those affected by disaster since 1917. Therefore, every year, we recognize and support Emergency Preparedness Week, a national event coordinated by Public Safety Canada. During the first full week of May, Canadians are encouraged to become better prepared for the range of emergencies that could […]
The Salvation Army and the Community of Abbotsford Support Those Affected by Fire
Posted on 26th April 2021,
At 1:30 a.m. on Valentine’s Day, a massive fire ripped through the Delair Court apartments in Abbotsford, B.C., leaving more than 100 individuals and families homeless. The complex contained 57 units, all now uninhabitable due to extensive fire, smoke and water damage. Within a couple of hours, Emergency Social Services (ESS) and The Salvation Army […]
How Your Donations are Offering Hope, Belief and Possibility in Fort McMurray (WATCH)
Posted on 7th January 2021,
The Salvation Army has served the community of Fort McMurray, Alberta, meeting critical needs of the most vulnerable, since 1979. “You help us to help others,” says Major Stephen Hibbs. From providing food to hungry seniors to giving hope to those affected by disaster, we invite you to watch this video of The Salvation Army […]
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Helping Vulnerable Communities Beat the Heat this Summer
Posted on 7th July 2020,
Keeping cool this summer can be as easy as staying inside with air conditioning. Yet, for low-income families, the elderly and those experiencing homelessness, that may not be possible. More vulnerable Canadians can suffer from dehydration in the heat of the summer than from exposure in the winter. With some libraries and recreational centres shut […]
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The Rogers Family and The Salvation Army Team Up for COVID-19 Relief
Posted on 15th June 2020,
TORONTO, ON, June 15, 2020—Today, the Rogers family donated $10 million to The Salvation Army to help support Canadians affected by COVID-19. It is the largest private donation the charity has received in its more than 135 years of giving hope to those in need across Canada. “The incredible generosity of the Rogers family is […]
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Kitchener Mobile Meal Service Provides Community to Those in Need
Posted on 4th June 2020,
A pandemic such as COVID-19, plus the challenges of poverty, equals disaster but has shown us the extraordinary value of partnerships, community and coming together. The Salvation Army in Kitchener, Ont., delivered food and practical items to their community, working with a local support group to ensure that those affected by the outbreak get the […]
Salvation Army Converted Freightliner Feeds the Homeless in Victoria
Posted on 27th May 2020,
It is estimated that there are more than 1,000 people in Victoria experiencing homelessness, and The Salvation Army is ensuring they are fed and hydrated. “People without homes sleep in parks, beside trees and in forest clearings,” says Major Sheldon Feener, executive director of The Salvation Army’s Addiction and Rehabilitation Centre in Victoria. “Our newest […]
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