News and Stories
A committed team of The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) volunteers were a beacon of hope, bringing dignity to the City of London’s homeless community. As part of London’s…
Are you Prepared for a Disaster?
7th May 2024
A disaster can strike without notice, leaving devastation in its wake. Preparation is key to keeping Ontarians safe and managing the impacts on individuals, families, and communities. Trevor McLellan, emergency…
Sarnia Community Church Expands its Food Outreach Program
19th June 2023
A Salvation Army outreach program in Sarnia has the support of community groups joining the cause to bring healthy meals to vulnerable populations in Lambton County. Twice a week, The…
For her mandatory college volunteer hours, Teagan Stirling wanted to do something unique with her time. She found the right fit with The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services in Ontario….
The Salvation Army recently dedicated a newly refurbished Emergency Disaster Services vehicle in Ottawa as part of Emergency Preparedness Week. Emergency Disaster Services in Ottawa works in partnership with the…
EDS volunteers are on the job with cold weather response
24th May 2022
During periods of extreme cold temperatures, EDS volunteers hit the streets of London to provide hot chocolate and snacks to anyone out in the cold needing help to warm up….
The Salvation Army Ontario Division welcomes new EDS coordinator
29th April 2022
On January 17th, 2022, the Ontario division welcomed Theresa Antonietti as the new Coordinator of Emergency Disaster Services. Theresa joins us with years of related skills and experience, possessing a…
Trevor McLellan is an Emergency Disaster Services Coordinator with The Salvation Army Ontario Division. His tenure with The Salvation Army started about six weeks before the first COVID-19 case in…
In Ottawa on January 13th, the call went out for The Salvation Army to provide support to first responders at the scene of an explosion at Eastway Tank Pump and…
