The Salvation Army

Advisory Board

Red Shield Luncheon

Guest Speaker

Major Dr. Dawn Howse

 Served as a Salvation Army Officer Doctor for 20 years in Zimbabwe.

Holiday Inn

Grand Salon

12:00 – 1:30PM 

St. John’s,  Newfoundland

The Annual Red Shield Luncheon highlights the programs and services offered by The Salvation Army and provides an opportunity to express appreciation to our donors and supporters.

Tickets $30.00

Available at

The Salvation Army

21 Adam’s Avenue

St. John`s, Newfoundland

726-2274

mary_downey@can.salvationarmy.org 

NEWS RELEASE

MARCH 15th, 2011…The Salvation Army Newfoundland and Labrador Division announced a new partnership with Eastern Health of Newfoundland and Labrador. The “New Hope Clinic” was officially opened on Springdale Street in St. John’s on Monday.

Eastern Health CEO, Vickie Kaminski was on hand to offer congratulations and take part in the official Ribbon Cutting. Kaminski said that the New Hope Clinic was the first of it’s kind to serve the “most vulnerable” who live in the downtown core. “These men and women face a number of challenges – often ranging from mental illness and addiction issues to illiteracy, poverty issues and housing issues – any one of which is difficult to manage on its own,” she said. “But they often go hand in hand, together forming nearly insurmountable barriers to the support systems that are there to help them.”

Kaminski said the idea is to make it easier for people who struggle with their day-to-day lives to get medical care at a convenient location, where many already go for help.

Lieut. Col. Alfred Richardson, Divisional Commander for Newfoundland & Labrador, said, “We are far beyond the days of a Band-Aid solution or a one-off handout to help people, even though they are still very necessary to meet crises. Now we need to move beyond that to get involved in a deeper way.” He said that providing these services should not be competitive, but collaborative. That’s why The Salvation Army teamed up with Eastern Health…”

The New Hope Clinic is an initiative of the Salvation Army New Hope Community Centre and the Mental Health & Addictions and Primary Health Care Programs of Eastern Health.  The goal of the New Hope Clinic is to increase access to primary health care for individuals who are not connected to a primary health care provider in the community. This service is open to adults, 18 years and older, who live and/or attend programs or services in the St. John’s Downtown Core.  Individuals requiring this service can self refer, or be referred by other agencies or health care providers.  There is also some ability to provide Walk-in Services to clients.

The New Hope Health Care Clinic, in partnership with Eastern Health, is now available to individuals in the downtown core who do not have a regular GP.  A nurse practitioner working collaboratively with GPs from the Mental Health and Addictions Program will be on site Tuesdays and Thursday between 9 am – 2:30 pm for appointments.

Services offered by the Nurse Practitioner at the New Hope Clinic may include:

Assessment and treatment of acute and uncomplicated or episodic illnesses (i.e. ordering of lab work and x-rays, treatment of infection or injuries, referral to specialists if needed etc.)

• Management of Chronic Medical Conditions (Diabetes, Hypertension, etc.)
• Men’s and Woman’s Health Care Services (Breast Exams, Pap Smears, and Prostate Exams. etc)
• Assessment and Management of Mental Health and Addiction Issues (Referrals to specialty services as indicated)
• Health Promotion and Illness Prevention Activities

Michael Pardy has already visited the nurse practitioner at the center. He was doing a course in the building, through the College of the North Atlantic, when he started to feel ill. ”I’m a diabetic. I take five needles a day,” Pardy said.

Since going to the New Hope Clinic, Michael has received assistance with an exercise program and has met with a dietician, two programs he hadn’t even known were available.

“I’ve had some women who’ve come who haven’t had a women’s health check or a pap smear done in 15 years,” said New Hope nurse practitioner Gerri Dalton. ”I’ve had other people, a gentleman in particular, who has a mental health issue, who has chronic illness and hadn’t been managed for about six or seven years in any way by a health professional.”

Two general practice doctors with Eastern Health’s mental health and addictions program will be available for consultations from a nurse practitioner who will be at the clinic two days each week.

Vickie Kaminski, CEO Eastern Health

Major Hedley Bungay, Executive Director New Hope Community Center

Lt. Col. Alfred Richardson, Divisional Commander

Official Ribbon Cutting

New Hope Clinic

New Hope Clinic

New Hope Clinic

Reaching out to downtown St. John’s patients – Nfld. & Labrador – CBC News.

For Immediate Release

The Salvation Army Hurricane Igor Assistance Program Update (January 20,2011)

The Salvation Army continues to receive and process applications from victims of Hurricane Igor.   In excess of 800 applications have been processed and $800,000 distributed. To date more than $1.6 million has been received through the generosity of individual and corporate donors.  This does not include pledges and commitments of approximately $200,000 not yet received

The Hurricane Igor Advisory Committee continues to meet regularly to receive reports, engage in dialogue on agenda items, and facilitate decision making processes.  The Committee is grateful to Municipalities, the Media, Churches, and Service Organizations who continue to show excellent cooperation in creating awareness and distributing applications. 

Major Wade Budgell, Secretary For Public Relations with The Salvation Army, notes: “Early in the process we received a high percentage of applications for smaller claims, such as food and loss of personal items.  As the process continues to unfold, we are seeing more substantial claims.  No doubt this is a result of the fact that more government and insurance claims have been finalized and people have come to realize where gaps still exist.  It is for this reason that our Committee will not establish a deadline for applications until we are confident that all victims have had opportunity to settle with insurance and government and then make application to The Salvation Army Igor Assistance Program in order to help bridge the gaps that may still exist.”

The Hurricane Igor Advisory Committee wishes to re-assure victims, donors, and the general public that the focus of our program remains unchanged, to offer financial assistance to families and individuals who have been impacted by Hurricane Igor to aid with the recovery of losses and help restore a basic level of human comfort. 

For information and applications please call 1-877-741-IGOR (4467)

or email Igor_helpforhome@can.salvationarmy.org 

For more information contact

Major Wade Budgell

Secretary For Public Relations & Development

The Salvation Army

709-726-2273 or 709-727-9356

Wade_Budgell@can.salvationarmy.ca

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Hurricane Igor Assistance Strategy Announced

Salvation Army Kettle Goal Surpassed

(December 24, 2010)  The Salvation Army in the City of St. John`s has surpassed it`s $150,000 Fund Raising Goal for the 2010 Christmas Effort by $30,000!!!

The Kettles have raised $184,000 with a few donations yet to be tallied. This represents a record in the city of  St. John`s for The Salvation Army`s Christmas Kettles.

Major Ken Percy, Family Services Officer for St. John`s said, `We are overwhelmed at the generosity of the people of St. John`s. We had set a Fund Raising goal of $150,000 and we were experiencing some concern due to the fact that we were so far behind. We were worried that we would not reach the goal with so many Families coming to us for Christmas support but the people of St. John`s came through for The Salvation Army in a BIG WAY and we are so very grateful!! Thank You so very much and Merry Christmas to every one!!!

For more information contact:

Major Ken Percy (Family Services Officer)

725-8025 or ken_percy@can.salvationarmy.org

Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign Exceeds $18 Million National Target | The Salvation Army in Canada

Sea Hawks Soccer Team

December 22, 2010…The Toy Factory & the Memorial University Sea Hawks Soccer Team made a surprise visit to The Salvation Army’s Community & Family Services Office with a donation of Toys worth $10,000. It took the team to unload the trucks filled with toys for the more than 1,500 toy bags destined for the Children of St, John’s ion Christmas Morning.

Majors Ken and Donette Percy were overwhelmed with the generosity of the people of St. John’s when the donation showed up at the door. Major Donette Percy said, “People had been lined up at the door needing assistance through out the Christmas Season. We have seen an 75% overall increase in The Salvation Army Food Bank usage this past year and there are still many families who are needing that extra Hand Up.”

Very Happy Family Services Officers

December 19th, 2010…The Salvation Army and Kentucky Fried Chicken celebrated the 10th Annual KFC Christmas Dinner at The Salvation Army’s St. John’s Temple with over 500 hungry souls in attendance. The 10 year partnership between The Salvation Army and local KFC outlets has been able to provide a Christmas Night to remember for thousands of Newfoundlanders. Guests are driven to the Dinner Venue by a Salvation Army Volunteer Driver…then entertained by Musicians and a Visit from the Jolly Old Elf Himself before they sit down to a 2-3 piece chicken dinner with all the trimmings.

"KORBAN"

The Guest of Honor

The Feast Arrives

This year St. John’s Temple saw 2 seatings of 250 Friends each. Children get a chance to sit on Santa’s knee and whisper what they would like for Christmas before getting their picture taken. In the background one could hear the Rock Band “KORBAN”‘s rollicking rhythmic renditions of all the Christmas Favorites from Frosty the Snowman to Silent Night.

David Hefferman, Owner of Chelsea Foods said, “We at KFC value the Partnership with The Salvation Army because The Salvation Army serves without discrimination. Everyone is equal here!”

Santa's Helpers

Santa's Helpers

Santa's Helper

One volunteer driver had a very interesting conversation with the family that he transported to the KFC Christmas Dinner. The mother of the two young boys that were enjoying the drive past the Festively Lit Confederation Building when the mother exclaimed, “Thank you for coming this way. My children have never seen the Christmas lights before! We have no transportation and live in government housing so we cannot get out to see the sights of Christmas…So…Thank you for driving us past the Christmas Lights!!”

Operations Manager Mr. Jim Cornelisse stated, “This event makes our Christmas…all of the KFC Volunteers and Staff…this makes our Christmas!”

“The Salvation Army highly values the Partnership with KFC in providing for such an event as this. I would venture to say that this event “makes” Christmas for a lot of other people as well!!” , said Major Donette Percy, Director of Community & Family Services for the City of St. John’s.

KFC Staff and Volunteers

Local KFC Staff and Volunteers, Mr. David Hefferman (6th from left), Mr. Jim Cornelisse (Seated), Major Donette Percy (Seated Right)

Other Sponsors included:

Bill Matthew’s VW Audi, Avalon Ford, Terra Nova Motors, Marie’s Mini Mart, City Honda, NL Credit Union and Country Ribbon.

Thank You To Everyone who made this Night Possible!!!!

Volunteers Assist The Salvation Army

The Salvation Army has been working with the hands and arms of Volunteers since it’s founding back in 1865 and this year is no different. Hundreds of Canadians, from Coast to Coast have decided to “Give Back” and lend a hand this Christmas. People from all walks of life are volunteering to serve Soup and Sandwiches, pack Christmas Hampers and meet the Homeless on the streets of our Nation. These Volunteers are making the difference in the lives of people who need a friend in some of the darkest days of their lives.

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Volunteers Are Making The Difference In St. John’s

In the City of St. John’s, volunteers have come to the assistance of Community & Family Services in the sorting and the packing of Christmas Hampers for the more than 1,200 families that have come for Christmas assistance.

Major Donette Percy, Director of Community and Family Services, stated, “Overall use of The Salvation Army’s City Community Food Banks has increased by 75% in 2010 and the number of Families coming to us for Christmas Assistance has increased dramatically this Christmas Season. Volunteers are making the difference this Christmas, however, with over 10,000 hours of service, Sorting Toys, Packing Christmas Hampers and serving their fellow Newfoundlanders from the goodness of their hearts. We will never know this side of Heaven, the difference one hour of Volunteer Service can make in a life at the point of need!”

For many years, Individuals, Families, Companies and Civil Servants have supplied willing hands to make Christmas memorable for families that are needing that special care during the Christmas Season.

There are never enough words to express the gratitude that The Salvation Army has for the countless men and women and children who spend countless hours in service towards their fellow Canadians. Thank you to The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary and all the volunteers who assisted in Christmas 2010!!

Youth Band Volunteers

Sorting Toys

Sorting Toys

Packing Toys

Sorting Toys

Sorting & Packing Food Hampers

Royal Newfoundland Constabulary Cadets

RNC Distributing Christmas Hampers

RNC Giving out the Toy Bags

SNAP St. Johns – Volunteers Are Making The Difference

December 7th, 2010…K-ROCK held the Annual “Stuff The Shed” Campaign to raise Toys for The Salvation Army’s Christmas Program. Local K-ROCK Radio Personality, Big Tom, led the campaign on Location at the Memorial University Clock Tower. People from all over were asked to stop by and donate toys to “Stuff The Shed” for The Salvation Army. There was an excellent response and many toys were collected to delight children on Christmas morning. Big Tom raised funds by being “Pied” for $100 a pie. This added a great deal of fun to the entire day.

Major Donette Percy, Director of Community & Family Services for St. John’s stated, “This is a wonderful partnership that brings together people from all over to join in the fun of raising Toys for children who, without this type of Campaign, may not know the excitement of seeing gifts underneath the Christmas Tree on Christmas morning.”

Campus Enforcement, K-ROCK and The Salvation Army

December 3rd, 2010…Staff from Pro-Dive Marine Services took a break from underwater exploration to explore possibilities for making Christmas memorable for many families in the Metro Area.

“With Pro-Dive’s donation of Hams, Turkeys and much needed funding, The Salvation Army will be able to make Christmas that much easier for 40 families within the metro area.” stated Major Donette Percy, Community & Family Services Director.

The Salvation Army is currently experiencing an increase in the number of applicants for Christmas assistance and with the need ever increasing, donations such as these go a long way in ensuring families in Newfoundland and Labrador are cared for during this most critical time of the year.

The Start of the Shuffle

December 4, 2010 – Today, in 37 cities nationwide, close to 10,000 runners braved whatever December weather could throw at them and participated in The Salvation Army Santa Shuffle Presented by All Weather Windows. This 5 km run and 1 km elf walk is held annually to raise funds that support Salvation Army social and community service programs across Canada. While donations are still coming in, The Salvation Army is hopeful that it will exceed $500,000.

This was the scene in St. John’s, Newfoundland where 148 runners raised approx $16,000.00. Major Wade Budgell, Divisional Public Relations Director stated, “This event not only raises the profile of The Salvation Army in the Province of Newfoundland but also raises much needed funds that enable The Salvation Army to meet the need of the hour.”

This is the first year that All Weather Windows has participated as the National Presenting Sponsor and The Salvation Army is thrilled with their support.