Following a devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile during the early hours of Saturday morning (27 February), affecting around two million people, Salvation Army emergency services were immediately mobilized to provide support and comfort. International financial assistance is already on the way from The Salvation Army international headquarters in London. The earthquake epicentre was approximately  […]

The Salvation Army Provides Support and Comfort Following Chile Devastating Earthquake

Posted on 28th February 2010, by Ontario Communications
For Immediate Release Toronto – February 28, 2010 – Following a devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile during the early hours of Saturday, February 27, 2010, Salvation Army emergency services were immediately mobilized to provide support and comfort. Chief Secretary for The Salvation Army in South America West, Lieut-Colonel F. Bradford Bailey says that the  […]

Immediate Salvation Army response to devastating earthquake in Chile

Posted on 27th February 2010, by Ontario Communications
Following a devastating 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Chile during the early hours of Saturday morning (27 February) Salvation Army emergency services were immediately mobilized to provide support and comfort. Chief Secretary for The Salvation Army in South America West, Lieut-Colonel F. Bradford Bailey says that the immediate response is to provide food, water, first aid  […]

Trenton Corps Participates in Military Appreciation Rally

Posted on 23rd February 2010, by Ontario Communications
Trenton ON – When Mayor John Williams and the members of Council for the City of Quinte West announced a Military Appreciation Rally would be held on February 20, Captains Steve and Tina Manuel of The Salvation Army in Trenton were quick to come on board. “The military is a proud and valued part of  […]
“Renovations, thanks to generous donors, are underway at The Toronto Salvation Army Homestead, which serves women in Ontario who struggle with substance abuse. As we bring the facility into the 21st century we will serve a broader population of women and offer new services as we give women new hope for recovery,” says Executive Director,  […]
Donations to buy United Nations approved tents for earthquake survivors Toronto, ON February 16, 2010 – The Salvation Army has launched a new program to raise money for temporary housing in Haiti. Starting today, Canadians who visit one of the hundreds of participating Salvation Army Thrift Stores locations nationwide can donate funds at the cash-register  […]

Royale Equestrian Centre Hosts Haiti Relief Fundraiser

Posted on 4th February 2010, by Ontario Communications
Attention News/Assignment Editors: Media Advisory – Royale Equestrian Centre Hosts Haiti Relief Fundraiser “Heart for Haiti” to Raise Funds for The Salvation Army’s Haiti Relief Fund OTTAWA, Feb. 4 /CNW/ – The Royale Equestrian Centre will host “HEART FOR HAITI” on Saturday, February 13th in an effort to raise funds for The Salvation Army’s Haiti  […]

The Salvation Army Responds to Extreme Cold Alert in Toronto

Posted on 28th January 2010, by Ontario Communications
Attention News Editors: The Salvation Army Responds to Extreme Cold Alert in Toronto TORONTO, Jan. 28 /CNW/ – In response to the Extreme Cold Weather Alert issued by the City of Toronto The Salvation Army has opened an additional 40 emergency shelter beds in the downtown core. The following facilities have opened extra beds: The  […]

Second Flight of Evacuees and Children for Adoption Arrives in Canada

Posted on 27th January 2010, by Ontario Communications
Attention News Editors: Second Flight of Evacuees and Children for Adoption Arrives in Canada OTTAWA, Jan. 27 /CNW/ – Salvation Army Emergency and Disaster Services staff were on hand for the second time this week to welcome Haitian evacuees and children bound for adoption by Canadian families upon their arrival at Ottawa International Airport. The  […]