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Emergency Disaster Services Teams Respond to Multiple Wildfires in British Columbia
21st August 2025
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team have been active throughout the summer, responding to several wildfires across British Columbia, providing food, resources and spiritual care to affected communities….
Salvation Army Responds to Newfoundland and Labrador Wildfires
18th August 2025
Emergency disaster services provides meals and emotional support. As wildfires continue to impact communities across Newfoundland and Labrador, The Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services (EDS) teams are providing critical support…
Salvation Army Responds to Catastrophic Texas Floods
10th July 2025
Salvation Army emergency disaster services (EDS) teams are working around the clock to provide meals, drinks and emotional and spiritual care to communities in Central Texas following the devastating flooding…
Each summer, many regions across Canada face the growing threat of wildfires. While towns and cities may be well equipped to respond, isolated communities often face delays in accessing emergency…
In the aftermath of the April 26 attack at the Lapu-Lapu festival, which claimed 11 lives and injured many more, agencies across Vancouver, including The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services…
Salvation Army Assists Survivors of Fire in Bowmanville
1st April 2025
On March 6, a fire tore through a historic building in downtown Bowmanville, Ont., forcing many people to evacuate their homes. The region’s emergency response team and the Red Cross…
Salvation Army Outreach Program Saves Lives
25th March 2025
The Salvation Army in Fort McMurray, Alta., runs a street outreach program five days a week to connect and engage with individuals experiencing homelessness. For the past 15 years, this…
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…
Dog Therapy Brings Joy to Windsor Centre of Hope Residents
24th January 2025
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…
