Salvation Army in the News

The Salvation Army is doing its best to help vulnerable Canadians across the country. But don’t just take our word for it. The following are links to media reports about The Salvation Army at work between April 28 – May 2, 2014.

Cobourg, Ont.

More than 300 Northumberland families are eating healthy, with fresh fruit and vegetables thanks to the county’s Good Food Box program. The program is a not-for-profit initiative of The Salvation Army and other organizations. Read more. http://www.ontariofarmer.com/sitepages/?aid=8940&cn=FEATURES&an=Northumberland%20Good%20Food%20Box

Prince George, B.C.

Several housing units were extensively damaged after a fire ripped through an apartment building on Wednesday morning in Prince George, B.C. The Salvation Army set up an emergency shelter directly across the street and its mobile kitchen served meals to tenants and emergency responders. Read more. http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/news/local/apartments-savaged-by-fire-1.1016562

Estevan, Sask.

The Salvation Army is celebrating 100 years of service in Estevan from May 2-4. Special guests, activities and reflection will pay tribute to the work of The Salvation Army and its impact in the local community. Read more. http://www.sasklifestyles.com/article/20140501/ESTLIFESTYLES0101/140509989/0/estlifestyles/salvation-army-ready-for-100th-birthday

Niagara Region, Ont.

The Salvation Army will participate in an information series aimed at improving mental health for people in the Niagara Region, Ont. The series aims to point out the resources in the community that people can use to help them navigate through various everyday challenges. Read more. http://www.sachem.ca/news/information-series-aims-to-improve-mental-health/