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.
New Community Garden for Bermuda Army Shelter
Volunteer event unites community in support of Salvation Army. News
Garden to provide food and other benefits to shelter residents.
2023 Christmas Kettle Campaign, Santa Shuffle a Resounding Success
Salvation Army fundraisers support local ministries across territory. News
Canada and Bermuda Territory surpasses fundraising goal, marking significant increase from previous year’s kettle campaign.
Salvation Army Participates in World Day of Prayer
Annual event turns prayer into action. by Catherine MacKeil Features
Every year on the first Friday in March, Christians of many traditions come together to observe a common day of prayer for issues affecting women and children. World Day of Prayer (WDP) is an international, ecumenical movement that began almost a century ago.
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