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Stories of Hope–Rebuilding Dignity and Transforming Futures
Salvation Army Report Finds Nearly One in Three Canadians Skipping Meals as Food Insecurity Hits Four-Year High
3rd November 2026
2026 Canadian Poverty and Socioeconomic Analysis reveals growing food insecurity, widespread housing concerns and limited financial resilience among Canadians TORONTO, Nov. 3, 2026 – Nearly one in three Canadians are…
Share the Joy this Christmas
2nd November 2026
This year, The Salvation Army and Mondelez Canada are joining forces through the Share the Joy, Donate a Toy campaign. From November 1 to December 20, every qualifying purchase of select Mondelez…
Salvation Army in Richmond Hill Prepares Newcomer Families for Winter
2nd November 2026
As winter approaches, preparing for Canada’s frigid temperatures can be a challenge for newcomers who have never experienced the season. The Salvation Army in Richmond Hill, Ont., helps new Canadians…
What Happens When Someone Says, “Come In”
2nd November 2026
By Simran Rambhia Sometimes, hope begins with something simple: a door that is open and someone saying, “Come in.” At The Salvation Army Centre of Hope in Abbotsford, that welcome means…
Food Drive Helps Yellowknife Families Prepare for the Holiday Season
29th October 2026
In what has become an annual event, The Salvation Army in Yellowknife and a supermarket chain partnered to help families facing financial challenges in the weeks leading up to the…
Salvation Army Partnership Brings Thanksgiving Dinners to People in Need
27th October 2026
A community partnership in Nanaimo, B.C., brought free Thanksgiving meals to hundreds of people, giving them an opportunity to celebrate the holiday. Chris Wolfe, owner of True North Pressure Washing,…
Food Bank Supports Client Through a Tough Period of Unemployment
22nd October 2026
After an accident in 2024, Peter Wodhams lost his job and faced an unfamiliar challenge: making ends meet on limited funds. For some time, Peter struggled to find work while…
New Salvation Army Facility Brings More Opportunities for Support
20th October 2026
Last month, The Salvation Army opened a new building in Courtenay, B.C., bringing its community services and church under one roof. This location will serve the Comox Valley region. The…
Advisory Board Celebrates Progress at New Vancouver Harbour Light
19th October 2026
On August 11, members of The Salvation Army’s Greater Vancouver Advisory Board, including chair, Robert McFarlane, vice-chair, Daryl Dunn, and members Matthew Carter, Dave Cunningham and Kasey Reese, gathered alongside…