Tag: Maritimes
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Glace Bay Holds Clothing Giveaway
Since hurricane Fiona hit Glace Bay, N.S., in September 2022, community and family services has seen an uptake in individuals and families accessing its services. With leftover donations from its…
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Hope After the Hurricane
When hurricane Fiona hit eastern Canada on September 24, 2022, it devastated the coastline, affecting communities in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador. Houses, sheds and other…
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Salvation Army Volunteer Goes the Extra Mile for Those in Need
If you happen to be around downtown Halifax on a Wednesday evening, you might see The Salvation Army’s “Jack Frost” program in action. Lead volunteer Tom Banfield, 71, has taken…
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Forever Grateful to The Salvation Army
Every time Phyllis Barnaby sees or hears anything related to The Salvation Army, she gets emotional. It is a reminder of the support and care she received from the organization…
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The Salvation Army Taught me to Love Myself
Childhood trauma, PTSD, or emotional and physical abuse are not always visible on the surface, but are often expressed through an individual’s behavior and, in some cases, are managed through…
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Salvation Army Provides Critical Support to Those Affected by Hurricane Fiona
It’s close to a week since Hurricane Fiona slammed into Canada’s eastern seaboard, and hundreds of hungry and displaced people continue to reach out to The Salvation Army for assistance.…
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Salvation Army Hurricane Fiona Disaster Response Teams are Mobilizing to Meet Immediate Needs
TORONTO, ON – September 24, 2022 – In what has been deemed a “historic storm” and “landmark weather event” in Atlantic Canada, The Salvation Army is mobilizing trained personnel to…
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New Winter Café Helps Vulnerable Feel Lifted and Loved
In Truro, Nova Scotia, a revised program at The Salvation Army is giving vulnerable people a place to socialize, be warm and well-fed. “On any given day, 100 people walk…
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Salvation Army Mobile Units Combating Winter Worries in Saint John
A warm place to come home to and a comforting meal is part of daily life for most, but for those experiencing homelessness, it is a luxury that is not…
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Free Washer and Dryers Meet Needs at Salvation Army in Moncton
Having clean clothing is a basic necessity of life that many take for granted. For those who are experiencing homelessness or are low income, paying to wash clothing at a…
