Tag: Emergency Disaster Services
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Salvation Army Converted Freightliner Feeds the Homeless in Victoria
It is estimated that there are more than 1,000 people in Victoria experiencing homelessness, and The Salvation Army is ensuring they are fed and hydrated. “People without homes sleep in…
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Salvation Army in Saint John Serves 500 Meals to Shelter Residents Each Week
The Salvation Army in Saint John, New Brunswick, has partnered with Outflow, Saint John’s Men’s Homeless Shelter, to provide meals for residents. “Using the Army’s emergency disaster services vehicle, we…
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Salvation Army Reminds Canadians to be Emergency Prepared
TORONTO, ON May 4, 2020—Emergency Preparedness Week, May 3-9, encourages Canadians to take time now to plan for the unexpected. Given the global coronavirus pandemic we are experiencing, this year’s…
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Salvation Army Responds to Flooding in Fort McMurray
The four-year anniversary of the Fort McMurray,Alta., wildfire is days away and, yet again, thousands of residents of the entire lower townsite are under a mandatory evacuation. Flooding and rising…
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After Schools Close, Salvation Army Continues to Feed Hungry Children
In 2012, when The Salvation Army in Regina learned that there were children attending school without nutritious lunches, they stepped up to help feed as many vulnerable families as possible.…
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Salvation Army in Williams Lake Provides Mobilized Lunch Program During COVID-19
For those experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, the COVID-19 pandemic has many without access to their most basic needs. With cafés and community centres shut down, more hungry people are…
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Salvation Army Assists with Two Pop-up Shelters in Downtown Halifax
While many Canadians are social distancing and safely self-isolated in their homes, others are simply unable to take these necessary precautions to protect themselves, especially those experiencing homelessness. In Halifax,…
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Salvation Army Addresses Coronavirus Pandemic
COVID-19 (coronavirus) has developed quickly, and The Salvation Army is committed to taking preventative measures to protect the safety of the 1.6 million people we serve each year as well…
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Australia Bushfire Response Update
January 14, 2020—Salvation Army volunteers continue to provide around-the-clock support to disaster-affected communities across Australia. Due to the incredible needs, The Salvation Army has deployed rotating international and interstate teams…
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Salvation Army Expresses Gratitude for Public Support of Bushfire Crisis (WATCH)
The Salvation Army in Australia expresses gratitude to each and every person who has helped them respond to the heartbreaking bushfire crisis. With the generosity of the public, assistance of…
