The curtain was officially raised on the new Salvation Army Ches Penney Centre of Hope in downtown St. John’s this morning.
In so many ways, the timing could not have been better for such a facility, with the need for mental health, emergency housing and addiction services greater than ever in the midst of a pandemic.
From an in-house food bank, to fully staffed health clinic, 20 housing units and even chiropractic services, the centre is as new as it is bright and welcoming for anyone who they have nowhere else to turn.
Impressive new Salvation Army Ches Penney Centre of Hope ready for those in need. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/uIwX8g9aQW
— Brian Callahan (@briancallahan67) December 1, 2020
Not your average dining room at new Salvation Army Centre of Hope on Springdale Street in downtown St. John’s. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/qVx0vNqcmI
— Brian Callahan (@briancallahan67) December 1, 2020
Classrooms included in new Salvation Army Centre of Hope. pic.twitter.com/GVbyVYQYhm
— Brian Callahan (@briancallahan67) December 1, 2020
One of 20 apartment units housed in new Salvation Army Centre of Hope. pic.twitter.com/NPrT0PDbB4
— Brian Callahan (@briancallahan67) December 1, 2020
… kitchens included! pic.twitter.com/9UQM08wEh9
— Brian Callahan (@briancallahan67) December 1, 2020
These food bank shelves at new Salvation Army Centre of Hope will be empty by the end of today. pic.twitter.com/MbyH1Ug2MA
— Brian Callahan (@briancallahan67) December 1, 2020
And now it’s official. @VOCMNEWS pic.twitter.com/2OFDf6nxOX
— Brian Callahan (@briancallahan67) December 1, 2020
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The Salvation Army will soon cut the ribbon on its brand new ‘Centre of Hope’ in downtown St. John’s.
The long-awaited Ches Penney Centre of Hope cost some $15-million to complete.
The facility will offer programs and services to help support vulnerable citizens around housing, sustenance and employment training.
The grand opening gets underway this morning at 10 a.m. at the centre on Springdale Street.
