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7 million low-income families have gone without essentials like food, heating and adequate clothing in the last six months.
With the election just a week away, we have joined over 200 organisations to ask our political leaders: where is your urgent plan to tackle hardship?
With one week until the General Election, over 200 orgs have come together to ask Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer to put hardship at the top of their to-do list
7 million low income households were going without essentials like food and adequate clothing
#OurEssentials
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We were delighted to join other charities thanked by Her Majesty The Queen and members of
@RoyalFamily
for our work during the pandemic. The Royal Party met our Territorial Leaders Commissioners Anthony and Gillian Cotterill and watched our band perform Christmas carols.
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Compelling
#domesticviolence
victims campaign by
@SalvationArmySA
: Why is it so hard to see black & blue?
http://t.co/dKU6V5DQUE
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We are keeping Her Majesty The Queen and her family in our prayers as they gather at Balmoral to be with her following the news today from Buckingham Palace.
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Our Emergency Response Vehicles have been supporting emergency services on
#SaddleworthMoor
since fires broke out on Monday. So far, we have handed out 1,000 drinks, 600 Mars Bars and used 40 loaves of bread to make into sandwiches to keep crews energised.
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Tune into ITV tomorrow at 7pm to see
#TogetheratChristmas
special royal carol service in Westminster Abbey where volunteers and staff from our Anti Trafficking and Modern Slavery team were among the people invited to recognise the impact of their work with vulnerable people.
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Thank you
@RoryStewartUK
for taking the time to visit one of our safe houses for victims of
#modernslavery
yesterday. If you suspect someone is a victim of modern slavery call our 24/7 confidential helpline on 0300 3038151. Learn how to spot the signs at:
A harrowing encounter with a man who was kidnapped and locked in a cannabis farm - with huge thanks to
@SalvationArmyUK
for the work they do for him and others in their safe houses
#RoryWalks
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We’re supporting
@manchesterfire
and all those responding to the
#BoltonFire
. We arrived on site at 10:30pm last night to offer refreshments and a listening ear. Our night team is now getting some rest while the morning team finish serving bacon butties and donated pasties.
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Volunteers in Kent have worked late into the night for a second time preparing 1,000 sandwiches to feed hungry lorry drivers who remain stranded on the
#M20
. Read more:
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Our Emergency Response Vehicle was out supporting
@LondonFire
yesterday as they tackled a fire in Knightsbridge. Thank you to
@LondonFire
for their incredible service, and our thoughts are with all who were affected.
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@michaelsheen
@michaelsheen
thanks so much for your donation. We welcome and serve people regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity, race, religion or ethnicity. Anyone who comes to us will be helped, based on their need and our capacity. For more, please see:
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A big thank you to players and staff at
@CardiffCityFC
who donated Easter Eggs for the families we support. Read more:
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Our Emergency Response Team volunteers are continuing to provide drinks and sandwiches for
@Londonfire
at the scene of the flat fire in
#WorcesterPark
in South West London. Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by the fire.
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We’re thrilled to receive this limited-edition LP from
@yokoono
and
@seanonolennon
this Christmas. Thank you so much for your support.
#GivePeaceAChance
#RememberLove
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We are extremely disappointed and concerned that the Illegal Migration Bill has passed through Parliament and will become law. This Act will prevent genuine victims of modern slavery from seeking the support they need and are entitled to in international law. [1/2]
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#GIVEPEACEACHANCE
#REMEMBERLOVE
Limited Edition Acetates have been sent to:
@actionaid
@afh_charity
@allmep
@redcross
@americares
@amnesty
@aneraorg
@beyondconflict1
@britishredcross
@britukraid
@cartercenter
@centrepointuk
@chooselove
@concernuk
@directrelief
@decappeal
@msf_uk
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This year, we provided 3,032 beds every night in our 82 buildings across the UK for people experiencing homelessness We couldn't have done it without your support
#YouMadeItHappen
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We are saddened to hear about our friend, Paul O'Grady's passing. We are so grateful for all he did for The Salvation Army. Paul and his family and friends are in our prayers.
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We served 500 cups of tea to evacuated passengers at Glasgow airport this morning. The Emergency Vehicle was on hand to dispense hot drinks after a security alert temporarily closed the airport today.
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95 year old Harry has landed! He has skydived into Normandy, 75 years after he first did it at aged 20 on
#DDay
. All to commemorate
#DD75
and raise funds to help us fight the battle against
#modernslavery
.
#Dday
Veteran Harry Read, from Bournemouth, has just jumped out of a Dakota plane again at the age of 95 in Normandy! What an inspiration! Well done Harry 🎉🎉
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Thank you so much to the
@WestHamUtd
under 23s for your generous donations for local underprivileged children this Christmas, we have been overwhelmed by your kindness!
#MondayMotivation
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Today we launch a film to help you help us fight the monstrous crime of
#modernslavery
#AntiSlaveryDay
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Today, we remember our founder General William Booth who was born in Sneinton, Nottingham, on this day in 1829. On what would have been his birthday we reflect on the incredible legacy he left, and continuing his mission to fight social injustice and helping people in need.
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Our Regent Hall Band recently had the privilege of playing Christmas carols for HM The Queen, along with members of
@RoyalFamily
, at an event for charity and key workers at Windsor Castle. The Queen personally thanked our Territorial Leaders for our work during the pandemic.
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One of our London-based emergency response vehicles is currently supporting
@LondonFire
.
@salvationarmyuk
volunteers are providing cold drinks and snacks for over 200 firefighters as they tackle a huge grass fire in
#WansteadFlats
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.
@Strawberry_Fld
's original gates are set to return to the site ready for the grand opening in 2019. The gates have been a magnificent feature
@beatlesstory
helping to raise funds to redevelop
#StrawberryField
.
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Our Emergency Response Vehicles continue to serve those who are supporting people queueing to see The Queen’s lying in state. So far, we’ve poured approximately 100 cups of tea an hour.
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If we deny victims of
#ModernSlavery
help it will:
➡️Deliver victims back into the hands of criminals
➡️Fail to break the cycle of exploitation
➡️Feed the criminal gangs who profit from trafficking people
➡️Undermine the UK’s world leading approach to tackling modern slavery
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“Somebody is out working and they can’t feed their children. That’s wrong.” – Paul O’Grady.
#SallyArmyandMe
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Everyone's talking about Alina, a young woman working in a nail bar who's at the heart of
@itvcorrie
's
#ModernSlavery
storyline. Every day we work with people like Alina, who have been forced to work against their will. Please watch our video to find out how you can help.
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We’re so pleased to launch Malachi Place, providing accommodation and support for rough sleepers. We’ll provide specialist 24-hour on-site support for residents to help them deal with issues that led them to sleeping rough:
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We are honoured to be able to support the amazing work of
@LondonFire
and many other brigades across the country. Thank you for everything you do.
A huge thanks to the Salvation Army for keeping crews fed and watered at the Richmond hotel fire throughout the night and into this morning.
#moraleboost
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Happy New Year from The Salvation Army! May you have a blessed year, full of joy and happiness.
#HappyNewYear2018
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Happy Birthday to us! On this day in 1865 in the East End of London, our founders William and Catherine Booth started what became The Salvation Army. 150 + years later we are working in 129 countries providing services that range from reuniting families to disaster response.
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We are providing emergency response to
@LondonFire
& people affected by the tragic incident at
#GrenfellTower
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Our prayers and thoughts tonight are with the Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, and all those being treated for coronavirus. We continue to uphold all our keyworkers as they care for those most affected. May God bless you all
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We want to thank HRH Princess Eugenie and her husband, Jack Brooksbank, for rolling up their sleeves to help pack emergency parcels at one of our new regional food hubs in Croydon. These hubs have been set up to help those hit hardest by
#coronavirus
.
Princess Eugenie volunteers alongside her husband Jack Brooksbank to package food bank parcels for vulnerable people
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We were on site last night to support our incredible emergency services as they tackled the blaze in
#ManorPark
. Thank you once again for all your hard work and dedication!
#WednesdayMotivation
Eight fire engines & around 60 firefighters are tackling a fire in a tyre workshop on High Street North in
#ManorPark
. The majority of the industrial unit is alight.
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It was wonderful to see
#Christmas
Angel Pam Jones being acknowledged for her hard work by
@michellevisage
and
@BBCTheOneShow
. She's spent more than 40 years as a foster carer and recently she has coordinated all our homeless drop-in meals in Folkstone. Congratulations Pam!
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Our new report shows exactly where
@Govuk
‘s
#LevellingUp
funding is needed most and which communities risk being left behind.
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We are saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our condolences and prayers go out to all of the Royal Family at this difficult time:
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We are grateful to
@ReadingFC
Trust for their recent donation of fresh food to our local church. The food was originally intended for an event at the football club that was cancelled due to the
#coronavirus
pandemic. (1/2)
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Thanks to
@EamonnHolmes
for visiting our Family Centre in Belfast to learn about our Christmas
#FamilyAppeal
with
@SVP_Ireland
, which aims to provide around 50,000 gifts to underprivileged children in Northern Ireland (Appeal ends tomorrow). Learn more:
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Our response to the Government’s decision on
#FreeSchoolMeals
. We will continue to be there for families who need us:
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EXCITING NEWS: John Lennon’s sister, Julia Baird becomes the Honorary President of The Strawberry Field project.
In our short films, she fondly recalls memories of John playing in the shadow of the old Victorian House in the grounds of Strawberry Field.
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On what would have been
#JohnLennon
’s 80th birthday, we’d like to thank
@GeorgeMOfficial
’s estate for loaning our
@strawberryfield
the piano on which John wrote
#Imagine
. One of the greatest peace anthems ever written. Read more:
#LENNON80
#JohnLennon80
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#StrawberryField
will do justice to people supported by the children's home or who connected with the iconic song
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Every year, we provide 3,000 beds every night for people currently experiencing
#homelessness
.
#thursdaymotivation
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Thanks
@Pret
for the providing us with fillings for hundreds of sandwiches we have serviced to lorry drivers stranded in Kent. Today we’re providing 1,000 packed lunches for hungry truckers on the
#M20
.
Great work by all involved in this last night.
@Pret
&
@StarbucksUK
@StPancrasInt
donated food, which was then transported to Ashford and passed to
@SalvArmyIHQ
who distributed to lorry drivers stuck on the M20. Well done all, Christmas spirit at its best.
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We can feel helpless when we read the news, but we can all pray for peace, pursue peace and strive to be peacemakers. Let us join our international leader
@generalbpeddle
in prayer.
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We are in
#TrafalgarSquare
for the
@trafalgartree
lighting with the
#SalvationArmy
band playing our favourite Christmas carols
#ChristmasCountdown
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Grateful we could support
@fire_scot
and
@policescotland
who have been tackling a blaze in Glasgow. It's always an honour to assist our emergency services in their vital work.
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Our emergency response vans are at the scene at
#GrenfellTower
supporting emergency services. Praying for all.
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This
#FirefightersMemorialDay
, we remember all the brave firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty. Our prayers are with their loved ones, & we will continue to support all emergency services with cups of tea, snacks & a friendly chat. (Top pics
@SalvArmyArchive
)
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Christmas has officially started in
#TrafalgarSquare
! Watch the countdown to the
@trafalgartree
lighting with the Lord Mayor of London and Mayor of Oslo, following an evening of festive music and hot chocolate!
#ChristmasCountdown
#ChristmasTree
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Since New Years Eve, our Emergency Response Units have supported
@LondonFire
at 6 fires. This frosty morning volunteers are in
#Enfield
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We have been awarded the Government’s new
#ModernSlavery
Victim Care Contract to manage the support of adult victims of modern slavery in England and Wales. Read more:
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We are saddened to hear of the passing of MP Sir David Amess today. Sir David was a strong advocate for The Salvation Army and the people we serve, both in his constituency and beyond. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones at this time.
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This
#Christmas
, we will be in local communities ensuring that vulnerable people get the happy Christmas they might otherwise have missed out on.🎄
Want to donate, volunteer or give to our toy appeal?🎁
Find out how we help and how you can get involved: ❄️
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This act of kindness was caught on CCTV camera and has inspired us this morning! Hit ‘like’ to show these young men your appreciation.
#Morning
Motivation
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected by today's incident in Westminster and the emergency services who are supporting
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Our emergency response support unit has been on site at
#elephantandcastle
today following the fire at the railway arches. We are proud to provide support and much needed refreshments for emergency crews.
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Congratulations to
#TeamSallyArmy
runner, Cameron Dockerill, who has completed his
#LondonMarathon
in 2 hours, 50 minutes! Cameron is fundraising for our
#homelessness
support services.
#The40thRace
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We are saddened to hear of the death of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Our condolences and prayers go out to Her Majesty The Queen and all of the Royal Family at this difficult time:
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We welcome our new national leaders Commissioners Lyndon and Bronwyn Buckingham who were formally installed in Nottingham, the city where our founder William Booth was born over 150 years ago
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We've been serving food & hot drinks to
@LondonFire
since the early hours as they tackled a fire in East London.
Photo credit:
@999London
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We have been on site
@GSofA
to help support emergency services. Our emergency response vehicle was on site at 2am this morning and will be there tomorrow. Thanks to all the teams who have taken part to serve the emergency responders in West Scotland.
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We're always happy to be on hand with a cup of tea, a bacon sandwich or simply a chat, thank you for all your hard work, courage and dedication!
#ThankfulThursday
Whether it’s a ice cold water on a hot summer day, or a hot cup of coffee on a freezing January morning,
@karlgray17
& the other
@salvationarmyuk
volunteers are there to provide it with a smile, like at
#Tottenham
this morning. Honestly, we can’t express how much we appreciate it
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Thank you to
#RegentHall
band for keeping our runners going during
#LondonMarathon
! You helped make a truly amazing atmosphere at
#Mile19
#VMLM2019
#SACheerSquad
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"Catherine Booth supported the suffrage campaign in the conviction that women with the vote would be a powerful force for good in the world." - Helen Rappaport
Our founder, Catherine Booth, was a pioneer in supporting and advocating for women's rights.
#Vote100
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We’ve launched a new scheme offering ‘sleeping pods’ to rough sleepers in Sheffield. They are aimed at helping people who have complex needs, so may struggle in hostel style accommodation. Read more about the difference this innovative scheme is making:
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Our thoughts and prayers are with all those sadly affected by the gas explosion at
#Heysham
in Lancashire. Our emergency response vehicle is supporting fire, police and ambulance crews on site. We are providing hot drinks for the first responders and nearby residents.
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Thirty yrs ago
@officialShaky
topped the charts with Merry Christmas Everyone.Tonight he is singing his rerecorded classic
@RoyalAlbertHall
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As a church and charity with significant experience of working with people fleeing dangerous situations, we are deeply concerned about the plans to send some
#asylumseekers
and
#refugees
to Rwanda. Read our response here:
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As we enter 2021, we will continue to be there for the most vulnerable in our local communities across the UK for as long as we are needed. From everyone here at The Salvation Army, we wish you a peaceful New Year.
#HappyNewYear
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Congratulations to WW2 veteran, Harry Read, 94, for completing your skydive to raise money for our Anti-Trafficking and Modern Slavery work! You can still support him here:
#SallyArmyPeople
#FridayFeeling
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100 Salvation Army volunteers have travelled to Edinburgh to support our emergency response vehicles in Edinburgh, which are serving police, security personnel and those supporting the crowds gathering at St Giles Cathedral to pay their respects.
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We're urging the Government to take action to help vulnerable people moving onto UC. 85% of our service users struggled to make a claim. We're calling for better identification of those who need help. see more in the Guardian news:
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It's Catherine Booth's 190 birthday today! Happy Birthday to the mother of The Salvation Army.
#onthisday
(Photo courtesy of
@SalvArmyArchive
)
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#OnThisDay
in 1829, our co-founder William Booth was born. He built up an Army that has a passion for the impossible.
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This morning we pray for anyone who has been affected by the terrible incident in Manchester last night.
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Thanks to everyone who made our 10th Partnership Trophy tournament such a great event. Thank you to
@Pickfords
for your sponsorship,
@goalsmanchester
for hosting us and
@GuardiolaFound
@PGtips
@PUMA
@UnileverUKI
for your donations. We’re incredibly grateful for your support.(1/3)
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This
#ChristmasEve
Lieutenant-Colonel
@Dean_Pallant
shares a Christmas message of gratitude to all our supporters. Thank you for your help and generosity, we could not continue our work with vulnerable people in every community without your support. Have a very Happy Christmas!
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1/2 Our international leader has called The Salvation Army to stand against racism.
@GeneralBPeddle
: “I am asking Salvationists to join me in denouncing racism. If repentance is appropriate, then repent. If we can rise up together and be light in the darkness, then rise up!”
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Our
#Doncaster
church will shelter people after River Don threatened to burst its banks: Majors Alan and Althea are preparing for arrivals. Last night our
#Sheffield
Lifehouse provided safe,dry shelter to rough-sleepers:the difference between life and death on the streets
#floods
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On
#GoodFriday
, Jesus suffered and died on the cross. His last words were of hope, confidence, and trust.
We hope you remember this
#SpiritualThought
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Our South London Emergency Response Team are supporting
@LondonFire
in the
#Purley
area providing welcome hot drinks and refreshments
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75 years on from the end of World War II, The Salvation Army red shield continues to be a sign of comfort to those who work on the frontline
#VEDay75
Read more about our coronavirus response:
@SalvArmyArchive
@NHSKentCHFT
@nhs_sct
@SouthEastSADiv
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Paul finally achieved his dream of marching down Oxford Street with
@RegentHallSA
! Yipee!
#SallyArmyandMe
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Today we remember the soldiers from all over the world who made the ultimate sacrifice
#Passchendaele100
#LestWeForget
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We're delighted that our staff, volunteers, and two victims of
#modernslavery
from England and Nigeria who we supported, are invited to celebrate the
#royalwedding
of
#PrincessEugenie
and Jack Brooksbank. Princess Eugenie is a supporter our work with victims of modern slavery.
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"This is a project that has been driven by the community, that has been led by the community, and the philosophy of the support that's going to be taking place here is also driven by the community." Watch
@johnclifton_
provide further insight into the story of
#ProjectMalachi
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Our emergency response unit is supporting
@LondonFire
as they tackle the fire in Harrow Road, London with cup of tea & food ☕️🚨
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This week we unveiled two new Incident Response Vehicles in London. Our vans provide on-site food and drink alongside pastoral support to emergency responders. We have worked closely with
@LondonFire
for 35+ years; attending incidents where eight+ fire engines are deployed.
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Our Emergency Response Vehicles have now been supporting the emergency services tackling the
#MoorFires
for almost a week now. So far, we have used over 5,000 cups, serving food and drink for 12 hours a day to 300+ firefighters a shift. Keep up the good work everyone!
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'Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.' Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. and his messages of hope and his fight against social injustice
#MLKDay
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