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Opening Doors: What Food Bank Accreditation Means for Carbonear
For more than 30 years, The Salvation Army in Carbonear has been a vital source of support for individuals and families facing food insecurity. With its food bank operating out of the local church and powered entirely by dedicated volunteers, the team has long been committed to meeting the growing needs of the community. Still,…
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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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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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The Resilience of Salvation Army Seniors
We have heard it before – we are living in unprecedented times. But for seniors at The Salvation Army’s Lakeview Manor long-term care facility, this isn’t the first time in their more than 80-years that they have experienced something uncertain. Located in Riverview, New Brunswick, Lakeview Manor is a 50-bed long-term care facility that provides…
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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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From Surviving to Thriving – Lucas’ Story
When Lucas turned to The Salvation Army Bedford Macdonald House, he was simply looking for a place to stay. But what he found was the support and compassion he needed to recover from his addiction, build a new life, and reconnect with his young son. “I always seemed to fall into the same hole of…
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Salvation Army’s Camp-in-a-Box Brings Fun and Connection to Children at Home
This year, Salvation Army’s Scotian Glen camp was unable to open due to COVID-19, but that hasn’t stopped the team from finding creative ways to bring the fun of camp to families at home. One in particular has quickly become a favourite, and that’s Camp-in-a-Box. “It’s a box filled with fun”, says Major Carson Decker,…
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Community Garden Creates Welcoming Space
In Fredericton, The Salvation Army community garden is doing more than just boosting food security – it’s become a welcoming space for people of all skills and abilities. “The garden has been laid out in such a way that people of all abilities can take part,” explains Susan Strickland, community services coordinator. “We have raised…
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Volunteering Helps New Canadian Give Back During Pandemic
Less than a month ago, Augustine Ansong-Owusu was one of hundreds of Canadians who volunteered to help The Salvation Army provide essential services throughout the pandemic. “I wanted to help too.” “The Salvation Army is all over the world helping people,” says Augustine. “I wanted to help too.” Each Monday, Augustine volunteers with The Salvation…
