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NSP Maritime Link Donates $1.5M to HEAT Fund at Critical Time for Nova Scotians
Halifax, NS December 7, 2020 – Today, NSP Maritime Link Inc. (NSP Maritime Link) announced a donation of $1.5M to the Home Energy Assistance Top-up Fund (HEAT Fund), which will immediately benefit electricity customers in Nova Scotia who have been hardest hit by the financial challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. “This donation comes at a…
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Salvation Army Lends Kettles to Legion for Poppy Campaign
The Salvation Army works to meet the needs of each community we serve. Sometimes this means opening a food bank, other times it means offering shelter, but this year in Pictou it meant lending our iconic kettles to the local Legion to assist with their Poppy Campaign. “This is the first request we’ve had of…
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ABC Snack Program Combats Hunger in Cape Breton Classrooms
School may look different this year, but hunger and bullying is still a reality for thousands of children. In Cape Breton, The Salvation Army’s ABC Snack Program is providing nutrition for children in need, without singling them out in front of their peers. Children who experience hunger are often unable to focus and are distracted…
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The HEAT Fund Keeps 3,500 Nova Scotian Households Warm this Winter
Each year, The Home Energy Assistance Top Up Fund, or HEAT Fund, helps thousands of individuals and families in Nova Scotia keep their homes warm during the winter months. In 2020, more than 3,500 households received support from this life-changing program. Linda Kennedy was a recipient of the HEAT Fund. Living on long-term disability in…
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Little Help Makes a Big Impact
While we are all trying to keep our distance, one couple is bringing their community together – by collecting food bank donations for their local Salvation Army. Shannon Johnson and Danny Little are no strangers to giving back. Last Christmas, the Halifax couple rallied their neighbours to fill a dump truck full of toys for…
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Nova Church Volunteers with Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services
As the demand for our services increase, The Salvation Army is reliant on volunteers to help us meet the need. But with many unable to help due to their health conditions or self-isolation, community groups, such as Nova Church, are coming forward and offering their support. In April, Nicole Victory, a member of Nova Church,…
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“Brew Unto Others” Virtual Coffee Time Helps Cape Breton Community Stay Connected
On a Wednesday night in Sydney, Cape Breton, people of all ages came together on a zoom call to feel connected with each other during a time of social distancing. “Brew unto Others” is a weekly virtual coffee time started by The Salvation Army Sydney Church in Cape Breton to help keep the community connected…
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Salvation Army uses Thrift Store Resources to Help those in Need
In March, The Salvation Army made the difficult decision to close thrift stores in order to keep our employees and customers safe from the spread of COVID-19. The stores, vehicles, and store facilities went unused – that is until they became an asset for our community family services. “We began receiving sizable donations of food…
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Salvation Army Implements Food Bank Delivery Service across the Maritimes
As community needs change due to COVID-19, The Salvation Army Maritime Division has implemented a new food bank delivery service across Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island. Those in need who are unable to find safe, reliable transportation to a Salvation Army food bank are now able to call ahead, place an order,…
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McCain Foods Donates 150,000 lbs of Potatoes to Salvation Army
Filling weekly food bank orders at The Salvation Army was a little easier this week thanks to a generous donation of 150,000 lbs of potatoes from McCain Foods. “We still can’t believe our eyes,” says Captain Jamie Locke, divisional secretary for public relations and development. “We are so grateful for their generosity.” 50,000 lbs of…
