As of Sept. 19, 4:20 p.m.
Since yesterday, the emergency disaster services team has served more than 270 meals and had roughly 17 different volunteers and staff on-site of the incident and at the reception and information centre. The chaplain team also met with each of the six families of the deceased as they waited for an official confirmation from emergency officials.
As of Sept. 18
A double-decker bus and a passenger train collided in Ottawa Wednesday morning, killing six people, and injuring more than 30 others.
The Salvation Army was called into service by Ottawa Fire. Three mobile canteens, and Salvation Army Chaplains are on the scene at a community centre in Nepean providing support to uninjured passengers and families of those affected, who are assembling there.
The Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre is preparing more substantial meals as recovery continues Thursday.
The Danger Zone
From fires to floods to hurricanes, EDS director Ian Pollard is on the scene.
FeaturesIan Pollard is the divisional emergency disaster services (EDS) director in the British Columbia Division. He attends Cascade Community Church in Abbotsford, B.C.
The Book Lady
Alison sees volunteering with The Salvation Army as retirement with a purpose.
By Juan Romero Faith & FriendsFor nearly three years, Alison has been a familiar face at the thrift store, volunteering three times a week. Her main role consists of taking care of the book donations. For this reason, she is affectionately known as the “Book Lady” by fellow staff members and customers.
Making a Difference in Chilliwack
Salvation Army volunteers, including Joe, Joan, Don and Brenda, have given decades of service to the community.
By Jessica Peters Faith & FriendsBehind all the good The Salvation Army does are volunteers such as Joe, Joan, Don and Brenda, and behind every volunteer is a story of service.
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