Despite the hardships experienced by many during the global pandemic, the Salvation Army Yellowknife said the generosity of northerners has come through once again. Emergency shelter still openServing the territories since 1981, the local organization offers emergency food hampers, Christmas hampers, public washrooms and showers, overnight shelter and transitional housing, to name a few. Campaign continues to Dec. 31The annual Christmas kettle campaign is a critical fundraiser for the organization. Although the physical campaign ended Dec. 24, officials said the online campaign is accepting donations up until the last day of 2020. And it just allows us to be able to continue to provide vital services to people who are in need"

Source: CBC News December 27, 2020 12:00 UTC