The Salvation Army takes disaster response and preparedness seriously. We are ready to respond to emergencies big and small. Ensure you and your family are prepared. The Salvation Army is an international Christian organization that began its work in Canada in 1882 and has grown to become the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services  […]

Residents of  West, the Texas community that was blown apart by an explosion at a fertiliser plant, are receiving assistance from The Salvation Army as they seek to return to their homes. Fourteen people were killed in the disaster, with a further 200 injured. Local authorities report that more than 270 homes were affected by  […]

Huntsville, Ont. – Communities across Central Ontario hit hard by flooding are hoping the worst is over and that the job of repairing the extensive damage can soon begin. Seven communities in Ontario cottage country declared states of emergency after heavy rains and melting snow washed out roads, damaged homes and flooded businesses. As the  […]

The Salvation Army provided support to survivors and first responders in Boston, Massachusetts, after two explosions occurred near the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday. The blasts caused at least two deaths and dozens of injuries for runners and spectators. Salvation Army officers and volunteers were at the scene with two canteens (mobile kitchens) to  […]

Regina — With the floods of 2011 a not-too-distant memory, charitable organizations are kicking preparedness plans into high gear ahead of the upcoming spring thaw. In the event of flooding, agencies like the Canadian Red Cross and The Salvation Army will respond to municipalities’ calls for help. “The time to prepare, of course, is in  […]

Ozark, Ala. (January 31, 2013) – Volunteers and staff from The Salvation Army in Dale and Houston Counties continue their response in support of First Responders and families working to bring a peaceful resolution to the continuing hostage standoff in Midland City, Alabama, U.S.A. Stationed at the Incident Command post adjacent to the FBI Mobile  […]

As bush fires raged in parts of the Australian island of Tasmania in early January, The Salvation Army quickly deployed emergency response teams to assist affected communities. The Salvation Army’s southern regional emergency services team initially served meals and refreshments to people in the Tasmanian state capital, Hobart, who were disembarking ferries from the bush  […]

The Salvation Army, being part of the community, has provided food and support to the people of Newtown, Connecticut, USA, after 26 people – including 20 children – lost their lives in a gun attack at Sandy Hook Elementary School. Southern New England divisional leaders, Majors Dave and Eunice Champlin, supported people who had lost  […]

November 20 – A team of 12 Canadians, consisting of trained officers/pastors, employees and volunteers from across Canada, are providing relief to the American Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Teams, who have worked tirelessly in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy, so they can celebrate the American Thanksgiving. “It’s clear that Hurricane Sandy was, and continues to  […]

It’s the visible pain of a woman standing at a Salvation Army distribution site in Island Park on Long Island with her mother and dog, Baxter, in hand shivering. Shannon Foster said she moved into her new house in Island Park just three days before the Hurricane destroyed it. Shannon, tearing up, was there for  […]