Tag: COVID-19
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Hope in the Time of Crisis
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR During the height of the pandemic, restaurants around the country had to close because they couldn’t operate safely. For the truck drivers who carry goods across Canada,…
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Salvation Army Partners with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to Improve Access to Food
COVID-19 has been a difficult time for many Canadians. The Salvation Army is proud to partner with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to support people in times of crisis. The need for…
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Salvation Army Steps up to Help Families Isolating in Halifax
As cases continue to increase and more people are in self-isolation, The Salvation Army is stepping up to help by delivering food bank boxes to individuals and families in need.…
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The Salvation Army’s Extraordinary Year in Disaster Services (WATCH)
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services in Canada has assisted those affected by disaster since 1917. Therefore, every year, we recognize and support Emergency Preparedness Week, a national event coordinated…
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International Leader of The Salvation Army Signs COVID-19 Vaccine Equity Declaration
GENERAL Brian Peddle, the leader of the worldwide Salvation Army, has become the latest global leader to sign the World Health Organization (WHO) Vaccine Equity Declaration. Adding his name to…
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New Multimillion-dollar Facility in St. John’s Boosts the Army’s Capacity to Serve
On December 1, 2020, in the middle of a pandemic, The Salvation Army’s Ches Penney Centre of Hope in St. John’s, N.L., held its grand opening. The long-awaited, multimillion-dollar facility…
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Agriculture Minister Thanks Salvation Army for COVID-19 Relief
Government to provide Army and other agencies with additional funding to combat food insecurity (above) The Salvation Army and representatives from other agencies meet with federal ministers to discuss food…
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Putting the ‘Merry’ Back into Christmas
As the coronavirus crisis continues to impact lives, there is a lot of uncertainty and its hard not to wonder what will happen next. With the Christmas season just around…
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Single Mom Pays it Forward After Getting Back on Her Feet
Each Christmas and throughout the year, Jodi gives back to The Salvation Army. Grateful for the help she received when challenges came, she is paying it forward to help others…
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Salvation Army Feeding Program Closes the Hunger Gap
For many low-income children, attending school is not only an opportunity to learn, but a chance to have access to adequate and nutritious food. But when schools and feeding programs…
