Tag: Emergency Disaster Services
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Emergency Disaster Services Helps Individuals Affected by Fire in Hamilton
On July 22, a fire broke out at the downtown YMCA in Hamilton. This tragedy forced the evacuation of 173 residents of a transitional housing residence that operated on the…
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New Mobile Feeding Truck Boosts Emergency Response in Small Community
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) trucks provide support to communities during tough times. From food and hydration to emotional and spiritual care, these response units are well-equipped to handle different circumstances and…
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London’s Emergency Disaster Services Team Joins Forces with the City to Serve the Vulnerable
From July to December of 2023, The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team in London, Ont., worked with other agencies to aid the vulnerable population. The initiative was created by the City of…
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A Mother Aided by The Salvation Army Pays it Forward
Donna and her young daughter were helped by The Salvation Army after a life-changing experience more than 62 years ago. On a nice summer day, Donna took her three-year-old daughter to a community…
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New Community Resource Centre Opens in Calgary
The Salvation Army has officially opened a new Community Resource Centre in the neighbourhood of Forest Lawn in Calgary, which aims to engage and help the community. This plan had…
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Remembering Daniel’s Journey with The Salvation Army’s Street Ministry
The Salvation Army in Orillia, Ont., has been running a weekly street ministry since 2016, providing essential help to the vulnerable population. Every Friday, a parked Emergency and Disaster Services…
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British Columbia Provides Life-changing Support to Indigenous Community Affected by Wildfires
In 2023, the wildfire season was the most destructive in British Columbia’s recorded history. The Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services responded in a variety of ways, according to local needs…
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Serving on the Front Lines of Wildfire Relief
All summer the wildfires have raged across the province of British Columbia, but two weeks ago they came perilously close to communities in the B.C. interior, prompting massive evacuations. Captain…
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Calgary’s Centre of Hope Welcomes Salvation Army Clients Who Were Forced to Evacuate Their Homes
The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Calgary has opened its doors to provide shelter to Salvation Army clients and staff from Yellowknife who were forced to evacuate as part…
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Salvation Army Mobile Feeding Units Provide Relief to First Nations Communities Affected by Alberta Wildfires
In May 2023, the province of Alberta was struck by a devastating series of wildfires that ravaged communities and left a trail of destruction in their wake. To meet the…
