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Polaris’ contributions of nearly $1 million in off-road vehicles over the last nine years has expanded the Salvation Army’s disaster relief effort nationwide, whether a wildfire or the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
“It’s an exciting program to have,” said Ronza Reynard, the director of ministry for the Salvation Army in Estevan. “It’s different. I’ve seen it done in other Salvation Armies, and thought why not in Estevan?” The Salvation Army reached out to the different schools to see if any thought there was a need in the school for this type of program. “We’re excited that Westview came and said ‘Yes, this is something our students could use,’ and so we’ve been in the process of making it happen.” The program launched May 3. There were some kinks to work out, but it’s good to know that there will be a lunch ready for the students each day.
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The West Pittston Salvation Army branch, which has had a very active and successful food bank over the years, will transfer those duties to the Wilkes-Barre Salvation Army. Shown are Lts. Holly and Gavin Yeatts packing food for shipment.
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WEST PITTSTON After a year of speculation, the West Pittston Salvation Army will dissolve after 109 years of service in The Garden Village, to be absorbed into the Wilkes-Barre Salvation Army Corps starting on July 1, 2021.
“The decision to change the way we provide service in West Pittston is not about a lack of leadership, nor effort,” said Lt. Col. Larry Ashcraft, Divisional Commander, The Salvation Army Pennsylvania and Delaware Division. “Our Corps officers have done a remarkable job doing the most they could with the resources available. Rather, this change is necessary due to a need to reduce operational costs.
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