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Volunteering with The Salvation Army Good for Mental Health
For many, volunteering is a way to give back to their community, build confidence, find purpose, and increase happiness. For Ross Stuckless, volunteering with The Salvation Army has helped with his mental health. After finishing his time with The Salvation Army as an officer in the late 80s, Ross became a crisis worker in St.…
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Iceberg Alley Riders Help Kick Off The Salvation Army Christmas Season in St. John’s
Santa Claus made an early appearance in St. John’s at the end of September to help kick off The Salvation Army’s Christmas season. Forgoing his traditional sleigh for a Polaris Slingshot, Santa was accompanied by over 15 motorcycles and supporting vehicles from the Iceberg Alley Riders Chapter NL-A as they collected toys and monetary donations…
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The Salvation Army Makes Community Connections Through Friendsgiving Potluck
Thanksgiving marks the beginning of the holiday season for many Maritimers. It is a time to come together with friends and family to celebrate and reflect on life’s blessings. Each year, The Salvation Army works hard to ensure everyone has the same opportunities to enjoy the spirit and tradition of Thanksgiving. Whether that is providing…
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Empowering the Future: How The Salvation Army Gives Hope During Back-to-School
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]As summer’s end approaches and the leaves begin to turn, the excitement and stress of a new school year looms on the horizon. For The Salvation Army, this signifies the continuation of a mission close to our hearts – ensuring that every child is equipped for success. Already, The Salvation Army employees and volunteers across…
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Why this Salvation Army Client Believes Offering Allergen-Free Options at Food Banks is Important
While grocery expenses are at an all-time high, families and individuals dealing with food intolerances and allergies are forced to make impossible choices when faced with the ever-growing issue of food insecurity. To give us a better understanding of these realities, Brandy, a single mother with a disability that prevents her from working, shared her…
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The Salvation Army and Community Partners Unite to Tackle Period Poverty
For the entire month of May, The Salvation Army partnered with Move Radio, Mic Mac Mall (Halifax Regional Municipality), and Brookside Mall (Fredericton) to help fight period poverty in their respective cities through a Tampon Tuesday campaign. Tampon Tuesday is a grassroots program that works with community partners to collect menstrual hygiene products for distribution…
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Giving Hope: The Salvation Army’s Wildfire Relief Efforts
The Salvation Army’s relief efforts continue as wildfires blaze across the province. Emergency Disaster Services volunteers have boots on the ground in Halifax and Shelburne county offering food and emotional and spiritual care to first responders and families forces from their homes. To give an idea of the scale involved, The Salvation Army fed over…
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Providing Comfort and Hope: The Salvation Army’s Emergency Response in Halifax
The Salvation Army has deployed volunteers and workers to provide hot meals and emotional and spiritual care to anyone in need at the temporary shelter and comfort center located at the Canada Games Center in Halifax. “For us it’s all about the people,” says John Bignell, The Salvation Army’s EDS coordinator for Nova Scotia. “We…
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Battling the Blaze: The Salvation Army’s Support in Barrington, Nova Scotia
The Salvation Army has been called in to put boots on the ground in Barrington, Nova Scotia to support first responders as they battle the blazing wildfires affecting the area. The Salvation Army will be offering meals and emotional and spiritual care for the over 100 firefighters currently deployed to the Barrington/Shelburne fire. Whether it’s…
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The Salvation Army’s Lenten Season Reflection
As the Lenten season draws to a close and we enter Holy Week, let us make space to reflect on Lent and what it means to The Salvation Army. With a mission of meeting human needs and transforming communities with the love of Jesus Christ, it should come as no surprise that Lent—a season of…
