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Salvation Army Addresses Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted on 14th March 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
Covid-19 The Salvation Army's Response
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  […]

Helping Teens Combat Bullying

Posted on 26th February 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
1 in 3 students are bullied
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  […]

A Come From Away Christmas

Posted on 11th February 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
Two stranded passengers eat meal provided by The Salvation Army
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, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army emergency disaster services vehicle serves the vulnerable on a cold night
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  […]

Shuffling for a Cause

Posted on 24th January 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
Santa Shuffle participants cross the finish line
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  […]