At The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope laundromat in Calgary, men don’t just stop in to wash their clothes; they stay for the camaraderie and to share some laughs. That’s because the Centre of Hope has something, or rather someone, that other laundromats do not – Harry Patrick (AKA “The Keeper”). Harry has been the  […]

This World Humanitarian Day, on August 19th, shined a light on our donors, our residents, and staff at The Salvation Army Edmonton Center of Hope. Dickson Obasuyi, a former resident, chose to give back by taking portraits for our residents in the Transitional Housing program. City Councilor Jennifer Rice also stopped by to mark the  […]

Recently, The Salvation Army’s Edmonton Centre of Hope (ECOH) celebrated their first Community Kitchen graduating class, a new program aiming to empower participants to thrive in recovery with nutrition education. Five people completed the 12-week cooking and skills program through a partnership between ECOH’s Cornerstone Residence and Edmonton Temple, where the commercial kitchen is located.  […]

  On February 18, The Salvation Army’s Addictions & Residential Centre (ARC) hosted their third annual Winter Feast event feeding nearly 200 of the inner city’s most vulnerable. The free event was open to everyone and was held fully outdoors due to the pandemic. Guests enjoyed hot chocolate, a full roast beef dinner, and a  […]

The worldwide response to the COVID-19 pandemic has forced us all to change many things about our daily life; how we work, where we go, who we see. Every day there are new recommendations and requirements in order to flatten the curve to keep it from spreading and to keep people safe. The Salvation Army  […]

The Salvation Army Centre of Hope in Calgary will be hosting its 14th Annual Family Day Community Meal on Monday, February 17th from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend and enjoy a free turkey dinner with all the trimmings, a little fellowship, and escape the cold. “Over the years, we have  […]

Sitting in a picturesque valley quietly surrounded by forest and wildlife, the city of Whitehorse, Yukon, was buzzing with excitement on October 6 as The Salvation Army held their official grand opening for the new Centre of Hope. The event began with a prayer, noting we should all “work for good” from Elder Ann Smith,  […]

There were a lot of smiles and thank you’s as Calgarians left The Centre of Hope and Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre this week in their new winter coats. This year’s 13th Annual Salvation Army Coat Drive at the Calgary Stampeders game on October 31 was another record breaker! Over 5,100 new and gently used  […]

Family Day at The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Calgary was a little extra-special this year. A roast beef dinner was served, but not just to their own residents. This year, residents invited friends and family, as well as the homeless from the community and other shelters. With the help of many helpful volunteers,  […]

The residents at The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope had an extra special opportunity February 3, 2015 when the Grey Cup was brought in by Calgary Stampeders Corey Mace, Robe Cote, and Rene Paredes. Residents could get their photo taken with Canadian Football’s top prize and the players, receive autographs, and enjoy some lunch. The  […]