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Remembering, Honouring, and Standing Together: Reflecting on 9/11 and The Salvation Army’s Response in Gander
September 11, 2001, is a day forever etched in history. While the world watched this tragedy unfold, The Salvation Army in Newfoundland and Labrador mobilized more than 2,000 officers, employees, and volunteers across the province to provide practical and spiritual support to the thousands of travellers who found themselves stranded far from home. Twenty-five years…
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Salvation Army Participates in 9/11 Heritage Minute
Reposted from Salvationist.ca The Salvation Army appears in a new episode of Historica Canada’s iconic Heritage Minute series, highlighting the generous response of Gander, N.L., in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. In the wake of the tragedy, American airspace was promptly closed, leaving thousands of airline passengers stranded in Gander.…
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Long-time Volunteer Leads an Impactful Food Bank in Clarenville
For the past 10 years, Eileen Johnson has dedicated herself to The Salvation Army’s food bank in Clarenville, N.L., as a volunteer. Her experience allows her to effectively serve as a familiar face to clients. “I used to help The Salvation Army during Christmas, so when I retired, the leaders at the time suggested I…
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Business Owner Launches Food Drive to Support The Salvation Army
A few years ago, Kyle Chiasson was going through a difficult period and received emergency housing and food from The Salvation Army, as he worked to get his life on track. Today, he is a successful business owner giving back to the organization that once walked alongside him. Kyle owns NL-DO-ALL, a company that offers…
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Salvation Army Responds to Newfoundland and Labrador Wildfires
Emergency disaster services provides meals and emotional support. As wildfires continue to impact communities across Newfoundland and Labrador, The Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services (EDS) teams are providing critical support to evacuees, first responders and ground search and rescue (GSAR) crews—meeting both practical needs and the emotional and spiritual needs that emerge during times of…
