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Salvation Army Addresses Coronavirus Pandemic
Posted on 14th March 2020,
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. As the situation evolves, we continue to monitor and promote the Public Health […]
Jackson’s Life-Changing Decision (WATCH)
Posted on 9th March 2020,Child’s Tooth Money Leads to Opening of Pop-Up Hostel
Posted on 2nd March 2020,
When his first baby tooth fell out at the age of five, Malachi gave his ‘tooth fairy’ money to the local Salvation Army in London, UK, along with a note asking them to spend it on helping homeless people. “Dear Salvation Army. I pray you get money to buy houses for everybody. I have £5 […]
Helping Teens Combat Bullying
Posted on 26th February 2020,
Wednesday, February 26, is Pink Shirt Day, when Canadians are encouraged to wear pink to support the prevention, awareness and education of bullying. The Salvation Army offers programs that provide positive strategies for bullied students and for bullies who use anger to control their classmates. “In today’s schools, bullying occurs once every 25 minutes.” In […]
Hard Choices (WATCH)
Posted on 20th February 2020,A Come From Away Christmas
Posted on 11th February 2020,
On December 25, 2019, Salvation Army employee Brian Snow organized efforts to feed 75 WestJet passengers who were stranded in Deer Lake, N.L. At 3:30 p.m. on Christmas Day, Snow was made aware of the situation. A plane full of travellers left for St. John’s late Christmas Eve when bad weather got in the way. […]
Salvation Army Ramps up Services When Temperatures Plummet
Posted on 5th February 2020,
When blasts of frigid weather strike, The Salvation Army across Canada is increasing its services to help the vulnerable stay warm. “The chance of at-risk or homeless people freezing is significant with sub-zero temperatures,” says Wayne McDonough, director of The Salvation Army’s Waterson Centre in Regina. “Cold weather affects both physical and mental health and […]
How Mental Health Support Changes Lives (WATCH)
Posted on 29th January 2020,Shuffling for a Cause
Posted on 24th January 2020,
The Salvation Army’s annual Santa Shuffle brings out the holiday spirit of giving in Canadians across the country. The Santa Shuffle started as a single race in Edmonton in 1990 when local Running Room members used their passion to raise funds to support The Salvation Army and those in need in their community. Every year the […]