Emergency Disaster Services

10 Years After the Earthquake

Posted on 12th January 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
Youth in Haiti graduate from vocational training
January 12, 2020, marks 10 years since Haiti was devastated by an earthquake, killing more than 230,000 people and injuring 300,000. Since then, The Salvation Army has worked alongside Haitians helping to strengthen and rebuild their communities. “People were running, crying and screaming,” says Natasha, recalling the horror of that day. “As clouds of dust  […]
Salvation Army emergency services serve first responders
TORONTO, ON (January 4, 2020) Massive bushfires in Australia continue to spread as heat, high winds, and dry weather are pushing flames through much of the southeastern part of the country. As the crisis enters its fourth month, Salvation Army volunteers continue to provide emotional, spiritual and material support to firefighters, volunteers and evacuees. “As  […]