Tag: Emergency Disaster Services
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Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services Team Aids Wildfire Evacuees
On June 26, a devastating wildfire broke out near Fort Simpson, N.W.T., forcing residents of the village to evacuate. Many were transported to Yellowknife, where The Salvation Army and local…
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Venezuela Earthquake Support: Update 1
Within 24 hours of one of Latin America’s worst earthquakes, The Salvation Army’s local disaster services team was on the ground in the hardest-hit areas, providing food assistance, hygiene supplies,…
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The Salvation Army Joins Emergency Response in Venezuela After Devastating Earthquake
On June 24, two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, causing significant damage to homes and infrastructure. Currently, the death toll stands at around 920 people, but the number is expected…
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New Mobile Feeding Program Serves Breakfast and Encouragement
The Salvation Army in Nanaimo, B.C., has made an effort to expand its services in several ways to meet growing local demand. One of its newest initiatives is a mobile…
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Salvation Army Trains Youth to Serve Their Communities
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) teams provide a wide range of support during times of crisis, working alongside local authorities to assist first responders and survivors. Since…
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Salvation Army in Kamloops Tackles Rising Food Insecurity
In Kamloops, B.C., The Salvation Army operates a variety of programs to address food insecurity. Like many cities across the country, the high cost of living has increased demand for…
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The Salvation Army in Saint John Steps Up for a Good Cause
Cold Night of the Year (CNOY) is an annual fundraising walk held in cities and towns across Canada. Its goal is to raise money for those experiencing hurt, hunger and…
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Salvation Army Relaunches Outreach Program to Serve Vulnerable People
The city of St. Catherines, Ont., like many other places across Canada, has seen homelessness rise in recent years. As the city continues to see an increase in encampments, The…
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Street Outreach Supports Those Living Outdoors
The Salvation Army operates a year-round street outreach that offers daily support to those living outdoors in East Toronto. Recently, Ontario has been affected by above-seasonal amounts of snow and…
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Hurricane Melissa: Salvation Army Prepares for Emergency Response
As Hurricane Melissa brings devastation to Jamaica and other Caribbean nations, we pause to pray for all those affected. We ask that those in the path of the storm may…
