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Title:
Operation Red Shield Readiness
Agreement Number:
23285
Agreement Value:
$10,376,939.08
Agreement Date:
Apr 1, 2023 - Mar 31, 2026
Description:
This project's goal is to increase The Salvation Army's capacity to support communities in risk reduction and response to emergencies. The Salvation Army will collaborate with other humanitarian response organizations to find efficiencies in program development, implementation and mutual support. Through this collaboration, the volunteer management system, training, recruitment, preparedness mechanisms, response programs, activities and tools will increase deployment resources to respond to emergencies.
Organization:
Public Safety Canada
Expected Results:

The expected outcomes of this project will include better training, support and recruitment for qualified volunteers, as well as an improved volunteer management system, to ensure that they are ready for deployment during an emergency. Another outcome for this project is to increase the overall capacity for providing emergency lodging, food and other services during response. With this outcome, The Salvation Army will have increased readiness of supplies for its personnel. The project will also use a whole-of-community approach to develop, maintain, and improve preparedness, response and recovery for all-hazards.

Location:
Toronto, Ontario, CA M4H 1P4
Reference Number:
088-2024-2025-Q2-00069
Agreement Type:
Contribution
Report Type:
Grants and Contributions
Recipient Type:
Not-for-profit organization or charity
Additional Information:

The purpose of this amendment is to increase the agreement value from $10,246,459.08 to $10,376,939.08. This increase to the agreement's value will advance The Salvation Army's preparedness pilot that will support increased readiness and a greater range of civilian response capabilities to support activities during the 2024 event season.

Amendment Date
Jul 11, 2024
Recipient's Operating Name:
The Salvation Army
Recipient's Legal Name:
Governing Council Of The Salvation Army In Canada
Federal Riding Name:
Don Valley-West
Federal Riding Number:
35021
Program:
(HWF) Supporting a Humanitarian Workforce to Respond to COVID-19 and Other Large-Scale Emergencies
Program Purpose:

The Supporting a Humanitarian Workforce to Respond to COVID-19 and Other Large-Scale Emergencies Program (“the Program”) is a contribution program that will provide funding to non-governmental organizations (NGOs) so that they may build capacity and deploy to respond to COVID-19 and other large-scale emergencies.

Amendments:
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