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The Salvation Army is responding after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit Sichuan Province.
April 22, 2013 Leave a Comment
The Salvation Army is responding after a 7.0-magnitude earthquake hit China's Sichuan Province on Saturday, April 20. Latest reports show that at least 200 people lost their lives in the disaster, with more than 11,500 sustaining injuries and at least 1.5 million people being left homeless. A Salvation Army team from its Sichuan Earthquake Reconstruction and Recovery Office headed towards the … [Read more...]
New initiative provides families with food for weekends.
April 21, 2013 1 Comment
The Salvation Army Haven of Hope Ministries in Regina is partnering with The Mosaic Company to provide backpacks filled with nutritious food to at-risk elementary students through the Mosaic Backpack Feeding Program. The company contributed $50,000 to fund the program, covering the cost of backpacks, weekly food, transportation and dedicated staff. “This initiative provides children with food … [Read more...]
Emergency Disaster teams work tirelessly to provide support to survivors and local first responders.
April 19, 2013 Leave a Comment
The Salvation Army is responding after a large explosion at a fertilizer plant devastated the small city of West, Texas, just before 8:00 pm, Wednesday evening. The Salvation Army quickly mobilized support teams and by midnight had deployed five Emergency Disaster Canteens (mobile kitchens) to the area. The massive blast, that measured 2.1 on the Richter scale, was felt as far as 80 miles (130 … [Read more...]
More than 1,729 meals and drinks supplied to victims, families and first responders over the first night of the response.
April 17, 2013 Leave a Comment
Salvation Army responders are assisting people impacted by the Boston Marathon explosions in the USA. Emergency feeding canteens have been positioned at various sites throughout the city, including the Unified Command Post, the Family Assistance Center and Kenmore Square. An additional canteen roved throughout the impacted area supplying food, snacks and beverages to those in need. More than 1,729 … [Read more...]
Officers and volunteers react quickly to help marathon participants and spectators.
April 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
The Salvation Army provided support to survivors and first responders in Boston, Massachusetts, after two explosions occurred near the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday. The blasts caused three deaths and injured more than 140 runners and spectators, police and hospital officials say. Salvation Army officers and volunteers were at the scene with two canteens (mobile kitchens) to provide … [Read more...]
General Linda Bond calls on Salvationists and friends to live holy lives during three-day visit.
April 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
During a three-day visit to Switzerland, General Linda Bond implored Salvationists and friends to live holy lives. While in the country the General led officers meetings in Berne, preached at a number of events, met with ecumenical leaders, gave several interviews and visited a Salvation Army hostel in Zurich. At a public service in Berne Cathedral, the General encouraged the congregation of … [Read more...]
Weekend includes the launch of an innovative community project.
April 16, 2013 Leave a Comment
Salvationists and friends at Sale Corps in the United Kingdom Territory with the Republic of Ireland shared Easter under the leadership of General Linda Bond. The weekend also included the launch of an innovative community project. On Good Friday morning the General told the congregation to live with the mindset that every day should be a "foot of the cross" experience. During the evening … [Read more...]
These Salvation Army appointments within the Canada and Bermuda Territory are effective June 28, 2013, and July 1, 2013.
April 15, 2013 Leave a Comment
International Headquarters has approved the following appointments: EFFECTIVE JUNE 28, 2013 Lieut.-Colonel Neil Watt, currently serving as the Territorial Secretary for Business Administration to be Assistant Financial Secretary. Lieut.-Colonel Lee Graves, currently serving as Divisional Commander, Ontario Great Lakes Division to be Territorial Secretary for Business … [Read more...]
Toronto’s most vulnerable people will be negatively affected, organization says.
April 12, 2013 Leave a Comment
As the largest non-governmental provider of direct social services in Canada, The Salvation Army is deeply concerned about the devastating impact a new downtown casino would have on Toronto's most vulnerable people. The Salvation Army does not support economic development through gambling and we believe the community and especially the marginalized will be negatively affected. History and … [Read more...]
Program teaches individuals job skills, helps with personal development.
April 10, 2013 by Kristin Fryer Leave a Comment
The New Hope Community Centre in St. John’s, N.L., held a ceremony to honour the newest graduates of its retail sales program, which teaches participants the skills they need to work in a retail environment. Ten people graduated from the most recent session of the program, which ran during the fall. The 12-week program assists people who have barriers to employment—for example, a lack of … [Read more...]
Each summer, more than 4,500 young people attend Army camps.
Graduates challenged to “do something” at 31st convocation ceremony in April.
Musician Andrew Scott is raising money for The Salvation Army with a new CD.
During celebrations, General Linda Bond installs new territorial leaders and commissions 15 lieutenants.
