Category: Emergency Disaster Services
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Serving with Heart: How Street Outreach in Sydney Builds Community and Hope
The Salvation Army’s Street Ministry program in Sydney, NS, is making a significant impact on the unhoused and vulnerable populations while fostering a sense of community among volunteers and strengthening…
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Dog Therapy Brings Joy to Windsor Centre of Hope Residents
The Salvation Army Centre of Hope in Windsor recently welcomed a furry friend —Bentley, a Great Dane therapy dog who has become a beloved source of comfort for residents, staff…
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Salvation Army Responds to Fire at a Landmark Hotel
On the morning of Oct 19, a fire destroyed the Driftwood Inn, a historic hotel in Deer Lake, N.L. Shortly after firefighters arrived to put out the blaze, The Salvation…
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Salvation Army in Canada Deploys Team of Disaster Professionals to Provide Critical Support Amidst Widespread Devastation Following Hurricane Helene and in Anticipation of Hurricane Milton
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2024 —TORONTO — The Salvation Army Canada is responding to a request from The Salvation Army USA South for reinforcements to provide critical support and…
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Salvation Army Volunteers Respond to Hurricane Ernesto
On August 17, Category 1 Hurricane Ernesto struck Bermuda, bringing up to 18 cm of heavy rainfall, massive waves, and strong winds that reached up to 168 km gusts, downing…
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EDS Teams Serve on the Front Lines of Alberta Wildfires
Over the past week, fast-moving wildfires have been active in Jasper, Alta., and its surrounding areas, causing heavy damage and forcing more than 25,000 people to evacuate. Since July 23,…
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Emergency Disaster Services Helps Individuals Affected by Fire in Hamilton
On July 22, a fire broke out at the downtown YMCA in Hamilton. This tragedy forced the evacuation of 173 residents of a transitional housing residence that operated on the…
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New Mobile Feeding Truck Boosts Emergency Response in Small Community
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) trucks provide support to communities during tough times. From food and hydration to emotional and spiritual care, these response units are well-equipped to handle different circumstances and…
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London’s Emergency Disaster Services Team Joins Forces with the City to Serve the Vulnerable
From July to December of 2023, The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team in London, Ont., worked with other agencies to aid the vulnerable population. The initiative was created by the City of…
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Remembering Daniel’s Journey with The Salvation Army’s Street Ministry
The Salvation Army in Orillia, Ont., has been running a weekly street ministry since 2016, providing essential help to the vulnerable population. Every Friday, a parked Emergency and Disaster Services…
