The Salvation Army dispatched a disaster services team and mobile feeding unit in response to the mass shooting that occurred during a video game tournament in Jacksonville, Florida.
"I have assured the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office that we are committed to providing food, hydration, and emotional and spiritual care as needed," says Major Bert Tanner, area commander for The Salvation Army in Jacksonville. "Our prayers are with the families who lost loved ones today and all who have been impacted by this tragedy."
As of Sunday night, The Salvation Army had served 487 meals, snacks, and drinks to first responders, and will continue to provide emotional and spiritual care as needed.
Winter Storm Social Services Response Recognized by Prime Minister
Army responds after record snowfall in Sydney, N.S.
News
Sydney, N.S., saw record snowfall in February when a multiple-day winter storm dropped more than 150 centimetres. The Salvation Army responded by providing spiritual and emotional support, and packing and distributing emergency food hampers in partnership with Cape Breton Regional Municipality (CBRM) and the Provincial Incident Management Team.
Read More
The Hope of Spring
Diana Landazuli found a beacon of hope in an unexpected place: The Salvation Army
By Jonathan Gagné Faith & FriendsIn The Salvation Army’s Light of Hope Family Church (Lumiere D'espoir) in Brossard, Que., Diana Landazuli found a community ready to embrace her and her family with open arms, offering not only material support but emotional sustenance as well.
Sacrificial Love
The Army’s mission hasn’t changed. It’s still about God’s love in action.
by Colonel John Chamness Opinion & Critical Thought
(Above) Strawberry Field, the site of a former Salvation Army children’s home immortalized by John Lennon in the Beatles hit, Strawberry Fields Forever, is now a centre offering vocational training, a cultural and heritage exhibition and space for spiritual refreshment Earlier this year, my wife, Colonel Lani, and I travelled to the
Read More
Leave a Comment