Housing and Shelter

Australia Bushfire Response Update

Posted on 14th January 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
Weary firefighters are fed by Salvation Army emergency services
January 14, 2020—Salvation Army volunteers continue to provide around-the-clock support to disaster-affected communities across Australia. Due to the incredible needs, The Salvation Army has deployed rotating international and interstate teams to reinforce local volunteers. To date: we’ve activated more than 3,000 personnel who are providing immediate emotional, spiritual and practical support to firefighters volunteers and  […]

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  […]