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Emergencies come in many shapes and sizes. We often think of tornadoes and forest fires, but this is a significant public health emergency where we are able to mobilize and help out.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Captain Nyree Bond, Corps Officer with The Salvation Army St. Thomas Citadel, said the 14-day isolation period ends on Christmas Day, and everyone helped to prepare meals.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cThere were five of us preparing the meals for breakfast and lunch. The meals were made at the church and then we delivered them. Providing hope to the community\u2019s most vulnerable is part of our mission,\u201d says Captain Nyree.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Clothing from the local Salvation Army Thrift Store was also provided, and once the quarantine ended new clean clothes were supplied.<\/p>\n<p>Captain Nyree says The Salvation Army\u2019s annual Christmas Kettle Campaign plays a vital role in St. Thomas Citadel\u2019s ability to provide hope to vulnerable individuals and families who are struggling or are homeless and find themselves in isolation due to COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cOur annual Christmas Kettle Campaign is our major fundraiser, and all donations remain local and help us support the needs of the community, whether it\u2019s homelessness, food insecurity, unemployment, mental health support or toys for children for Christmas. The income from kettles supports programs and services all year long. Without that funding we are not able to handle situations like this,\u201d says Captain Nyree.<\/p>\n<p>The kettle campaign runs until Dec. 24. Donations can also be made online at any time at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.salvationarmy.ca\">www.salvationarmy.ca<\/a> or by calling 1-800-SAL-ARMY.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although this may be the season when families gather and celebrate, The Salvation Army in Ontario continues to mobilize and provide hope to those experiencing homelessness. 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