Salvation Army in the News
March 14, 2014-The Salvation Army serves others in more than 400 communities across Canada. The following are snapshots of The Salvation Army at work during the week of March 10.
Victoria, B.C.:
A year ago, The Salvation Army’s aging Beacon Bus had to be taken off the road. The vehicle helped volunteers provide meals, clothing and services to emergency workers and the community’s most vulnerable.
The Saanich fire and police departments have donated its old emergency command vehicle that will fill the void left by the absence of the Beacon Bus. Read more.
Campbell River, B.C.:
As in several communities across Canada, The Salvation Army in Campbell River is assisting low-income families and individuals to file tax returns. Read more.
Truro, N.S.:
There has been a great demand for heating assistance this winter. People are still coming to The Salvation Army for assistance. Last week the organization received 10 calls from people who were out of oil.
The Good Neighbour Energy Fund, administered by The Salvation Army, is available to low-income people in an emergency heating situation. Read more.
Parksville, B.C:
Of all the issues weighing on the minds of local people in poverty, finding affordable housing is the heaviest burden.
Meanwhile, The Salvation Army’s food bank, soup kitchen, emergency cold weather shelter and vouchers for pregnant mothers to buy healthy fruit and vegetables are giving hope to people in need. Read more.
