In late January it’s easy to feel as though summertime fun is a million miles away. And yet, in no time flat children will be scrambling around the pastoral landscape of Scotian Glen Camp, partaking in all kinds of summer activities. This week camp staff application forms were posted on our website, beginning the annual  […]

Canadian Olympic icon Catriona Le May Doan is headed to Halifax in May in support of The Salvation Army. Le May Doan will be the keynote speaker for The Salvation Army Hope in the City Leadership Breakfast, taking place on Thursday, May 24, at the Westin Nova Scotian. This inaugural event will bring together approximately  […]

Dispatches connects visitors to the Maritime Division’s website to first-person perspectives from Salvation Army officers and staff around the region. This edition is penned by Lieutenant Robert Jeffery. Originally from Hopewell, NS, Lt. Jeffery has served in the Salvation Army for three years. He is currently posted with his wife, Lieutenant Hannah Jeffery, in Spryfield,  […]

DARTMOUTH, January 12, 2012 – The Salvation Army (TSA) would like to thank the community for its overwhelming response to the fire at 25 Arthur Street in Dartmouth. In the hours following the Dec. 31 fire, members of the community began donating clothing, personal items, furniture, and financial contributions to help the many displaced tenants.  […]

Like many Salvation Army centres at Christmastime, Moncton Community and Family Services was a hub of activity throughout the season. Residents of Moncton were just as busy stopping by kettles in the New Brunswick city, as the annual Christmas campaign was a smashing success, surpassing its goal by nearly $15,000. This money will continue to  […]

DARTMOUTH, Jan. 3, 2012 – The Salvation Army is currently accepting donations to assist the residents of 25 Arthur Street in Dartmouth, displaced since fire damaged the building on Saturday, Dec. 31. Clothing, personal supplies and small household items are currently being accepted at the Salvation Army Dartmouth Community Church (171 Pleasant Street) and all  […]

Examples of generosity were seen all across the Maritimes this holiday season. One outstanding example took place in Lower Sackville, as Cars R Us hosted their 12th annual toy drive on Dec. 15. “Apart from the Empire Theatres’ Toy Drives, this was the largest toy donation I’ve seen,” says Paul Craig of The Salvation Army.  […]

Sometimes adding an element of generosity at Christmas is an easy thing to do, all it takes is the spark of an idea. One staple of the holiday season in this part of the world is bright, colourful – sometimes lavish and orchestrated – Christmas light displays. In Halifax, there are a select few houses  […]

Christmas is a busy time for all in the Maritime Division, regardless of your age. For the children at Small Blessings Early Childhood Development Centre, the month of December was filled with concerts, celebrations, and lessons about the spirit of the season. Earlier this month, Small Blessings hosted parents, grandparents and other guests for its  […]

Often in life it’s good to have a goal. For Rebecca Feindel-Sherry, it’s even better to exceed it. A Grade 5 student from Enfield, NS, Rebecca has led a pajama drive in support of Pajamarama for a third consecutive year. After collecting 40 pairs in her first year, and 60 in her second, Rebecca had  […]