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U.K.—The Salvation Army Trading Company Ltd. (SATCoL) partnered with Harley-Davidson motorcycle dealerships to encourage increased clothes donations to the thrift stores. Customers, staff and passersby can now donate unwanted clothing at their nearest Harley-Davidson dealership in one of SATCoL’s “re:fill” containers.
“We’re very excited to be working with The Salvation Army and encouraging our owners to give something back,” said Allan Brownridge, brand manager for parts accessories and general merchandise for Harley-Davidson UK.
From SALVATIONIST
CANADA—In Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, a crowd of about 50 people attended the grand opening of the Bedford MacDonald House, the only men’s shelter on the island.
The Army acquired the seven-bed shelter in 2012 when an Island businessman anonymously donated $200,000 to help repair it and cover five years of operational costs.
“Bedford MacDonald House represents a wonderful addition to our ministry,” Corps Officer Captain Jamie Locke said. “We are excited to offer this shelter and support to those in need in our community.”
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NEW ZEALAND—Territorial Commander Commissioner Don Bell and Public Relations Director Shane Chisholm traveled to Auckland to thank Heinz Wattie’s for their long-term support.
Heinz Wattie’s, New Zealand’s leading food brand, partnered with The Salvation Army to sponsor the 19th annual “Wattie’s Cans Film Festival.” For the price of a can of food, a person received a free movie ticket. Heinz Wattie matched the number of cans donated; a total of 43,604 cans stocked the Army’s food bank shelves.
From WarCry
TONGA—Vava’u is responding to its new Salvation Army church plant. Known as the “Paradise of Tonga,” Vava’u is accustomed to tourists, but most residents were unfamiliar with The Salvation Army. Corps Officers Captains ‘Ofa and Sinoti Tomu found them eager to learn.
They started prayer meetings with four families, including eight youth. The Magistrates Court referred four clients for counseling and training under the corps’ Alcohol and Drug Awareness Centre program. Land is available for the corps to farm to bring in income for future work on the island.
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MYANMAR— Yangon Girls Home recently celebrated its 60th anniversary. Territorial Commander Colonel Gillian Downer and regional leaders Majors Amaro and Susan Pereira attended the event, which began with balloons containing prayers and thanksgiving launched into the air.
Children from the girls’ and boys’ homes entertained guests that included past and present managers plus community members and former residents.
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