Today, the Honourable Derek Bennett, Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Municipalities, announced $25,000 in funding for the Salvation Army – Newfoundland and Labrador Division through the Special Assistance Grant Program. This support will help the organization’s efforts to construct a garage for its emergency disaster services vehicle which is used by first responders and serves food to front line workers whenever there is an emergency.
The vehicle is based in Grand Falls-Windsor and serves the central region from Glovertown to Baie Verte.
This summer, the Salvation Army provided over 3,000 meals to transport truck drivers in Channel – Port aux Basques as they delivered essential goods to Newfoundland and Labrador during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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“The work of the Salvation Army in their role as first responders in Newfoundland and Labrador over the years is to be commended. They are there to assist when a disaster occurs or when a family is in need. This funding will help the organization in their efforts to house their emergency disaster services vehicle as they provide meals to those working on the front lines when an emergency happens.”
Derek Bennett
Minister of Environment, Climate Change and Municipalities
“We are grateful for the support from the Provincial Government and all our donors and community partners towards helping us make this project possible. When emergencies and disasters strike, The Salvation Army is ready to respond and bring physical, emotional and spiritual care to people in need during their times of crisis.”
Major Rene Loveless
Public Relations and Development Secretary, The Salvation Army, Newfoundland and Labrador
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Lynn Robinson
Environment, Climate Change and Municipalities
709-729-5449, 691-9466
lynnrobinson@gov.nl.ca
Major Renee Loveless
The Salvation Army, Newfoundland and Labrador Division
709-579-2022 ext. 2252, 728-3222