“I couldn’t have done my job if it weren’t for The Salvation Army,” says Dr. Frank Stechey. ”They brought light into my darkness. I will never forget their support, which got me through when my need was greatest.” Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attack on the World Trade Center, Dr. Frank Stechey was asked  […]

Many parts of Saskatchewan experienced torrential rains and flash flooding the week of July 10, forcing hundreds of evacuations and several communities declaring states of emergency. Before long, Salvation Army Emergency and Disaster Services personnel were on hand serving meals and providing emotional and spiritual care to evacuees and first responders. Now, as residents clean  […]

“As the community moves from response to re-entry to recovery and rebuilding, the local Salvation Army in Fort McMurray is beginning to consider and anticipate community needs,” says Captain Mark Stanley from The Salvation Army in Alberta. As of July 4, Alberta Agriculture and Forestry classified the wildfire as under control, completely contained and will  […]

Last July, with 110 active wildfires burning in Saskatchewan, The Salvation Army was on-site supporting various communities with food, clothing, emotional and spiritual support.

Edmonton, May 10, 2016 – The Salvation Army is grateful for our donors who have contributed $525,917 towards the Alberta fire response efforts. The Salvation Army’s community response vehicles continue to serve over 2,000 meals a day to first responders engaged in the Fort McMurray fire efforts. The Salvation Army is also supporting evacuees who  […]

The Salvation Army’s Emergency and Disaster Services is providing support to first responders and those impacted by the disaster. The Salvation Army has mobilized four Community Response Units to feed first responders engaged in the Fort McMurray fire response efforts. At this time, the best way for the public to help with relief efforts is through  […]

May 5, 2016 – As fires continue to rage in Alberta, The Salvation Army’s Emergency and Disaster Services is providing support to first responders and disaster survivors. The Salvation Army has deployed four Community Response Units to feed 800 first responders engaged in the Fort McMurray fire response efforts. Two additional response units will arrive in  […]

Emergency Preparedness Week, May 1 to 7, is an opportunity for Canadians to ensure they are prepared for any emergency situation that may arise. Natural disasters, pandemics, cyber incidents and terrorism can all cause emergencies in Canada. While response personnel, such as those with The Salvation Army, prepare by participating in training classes, all individuals  […]

The Salvation Army in Ecuador continues to respond to the April 16 earthquake that is now known to have killed at least 570 people. Salvation Army emergency response teams are at work across the affected region, around Ecuador's north-west coast, providing food, water and other essentials to people who have been forced from their homes.  […]

Ten years after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Gulf Coast of the United States, The Salvation Army continues to be a source of hope, stability and service to the residents affected. Early in the morning on August 29, 2005, the historic storm struck and its aftermath was catastrophic.  Experts estimate that Katrina caused more than $100  […]