The sun is beginning to fall on a beautiful late-winter day in March. Rush hour traffic zips along on one of Halifax’s most notable roads, as The Salvation Army Community Response Unit sets up for the evening. Delivering support directly to the point of need is one of the critical missions of The Salvation Army.  […]

For low-income individuals and families, the impact of not filing income tax forms – or filing incorrectly – can be crushing. By offering free income tax clinics, The Salvation Army continues to provide practical assistance to those who need it most. By law, all working Canadians must pay income tax through deductions from their salary.  […]

It’s estimated that 1.6 billion cups of coffee are enjoyed around the world each day, and The Salvation Army in Woodstock, NB, can account for at least 40 during their monthly Coffee House. On the second Friday of the month, the community gathers at Woodstock Community Church for an evening of fellowship, music, food and  […]

Gen. Rick Hillier (Ret.), once the top soldier in Canada and commander of NATO-led forces in Afghanistan, will be in Halifax in May to support The Salvation Army, serving as keynote speaker at the third annual Hope in the City Leadership Breakfast The event, an annual fundraiser for The Salvation Army, will take place on  […]

Nearly 100 young people aged 12-25 made their way from all corners of the Maritime Division to take part in the annual Winter Youth Retreat in Amherst, NS, last weekend. With a focus fellowship, education and fun, young people attended sessions led by Cadets from the College For Officer Training (CFOT) in Winnepeg. Together they  […]

The Salvation Army’s Community Response Unit in Halifax received a boost this week from its friends at Investors Group. The Community Response Unit (CRU) is a multi-purpose vehicle that serves as a mobile canteen for the Division’s Emergency Disaster Services. It gets called into action when crises strike around the Maritime region – such as  […]

Captain Neil Abbott will tell you that the secret to engaging youth is simple: find activities that interest them. In the age of social media, Capt. Abbott has hit the nail on the head with Y-EDIT4Christ (Youth Engaging in Truth for Christ). This weekly video-capture based program open to youth aged seven and up. Every  […]

The Salvation Army has had a presence in the City of Saint John since 1885 and has offered residential services for the homeless since 1906. The current facility located in the south end of the city has been operating since 1982. The facility has seen incredible usage through the years, providing safe and caring service  […]

It’s often touted as the most important meal of the day, which is just one of the reasons why Spryfield (NS) Family Resource Centre offers a free, weekly breakfast program to the community. “We started this program four years ago,” says volunteer Annette Frost. “I’ve been here ever since.” Frost is one of eight regular  […]

If you’re looking for a way to keep your mind and body healthy in a positive, upbeat way, head on over to Sydney Community Church. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, Majors Kent and Dena Hepditch offer a video-led, indoor walk-aerobics class beginning at 10 a.m. “We offered these classes at our past two posts, with  […]