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COVID-19 (coronavirus) has developed quickly, and The Salvation Army is committed to taking preventative measures to protect the safety of the 1.6 million people we serve each year as well as our officers, employees and volunteers. Their well-being is our top priority.<\/p>\n

As the situation evolves, we continue to monitor and promote the Public Health Agency of Canada\u2019s instructions in order to keep our communities healthy.<\/p>\n

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If you are in need, please contact your local Salvation Army before visiting their location. You can find their contact info on our <\/span>locations page<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

For updates on The Salvation Army in Canada\u2019s response to COVID-19, please visit <\/span>Salvationist.ca<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

For answers to frequently asked questions, please follow <\/span>this link<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

For media inquiries, please<\/span> follow this link<\/a><\/span> to contact Captain Jamie Locke.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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