Cold Weather Care

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Coping with cold weather is hard when you are homeless. From coast to coast, The Salvation Army offers many services to help people during bone-chilling temperatures. “The Salvation Army is called to serve suffering humanity,” says Andrew Wilson, emergency disaster services Coordinator for The Salvation Army Maritime Division. “That includes helping the homeless cope with extreme temperatures and low-income families who are forced to choose between buying groceries or paying for the energy bill.” Throughout the Maritimes warming rooms, soup kitchens, outreach vans, shelter beds, heating assistance programs and practical … Read more

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