When it began in 1970, Earth Day’s mission was to diversify, educate, and activate the environmental movement worldwide—an imperative that we know is more important today than ever. April 22 is a time to recognize climate change and challenge us to see environmental issues as threats to everyone and everything, but particularly our most vulnerable  […]

When you’re cooking for your family on a tight budget, creating healthy meals can be a challenge. That’s why The Salvation Army in Fairview is providing meal prep classes to teach these life-changing skills. “Instead of simply giving someone a food box, these classes teach families how to use food bank items to create healthy  […]

“Never allow your disabilities or weaknesses to prevent you from achieving any of your goals,” says 45-year-old Rabin Betkhoodoo. “You have to look beyond your challenges to succeed in whatever you put your mind to.” Born in Iran in 1976, and part of the Assyrian community, he was diagnosed at birth with spastic quad cerebral  […]

For most Maritimers, milk and eggs are simply staples on the grocery list. But for families that rely on Salvation Army food banks, these expensive items are not always accessible. But now, thanks to funding from MAZON Canada, The Salvation Army in Fredericton is able to offer weekly food box that include milk and eggs.   […]

The spring colors of Easter can now be seen on display at most Maritime thrift stores. When we begin to see the pretty colored baskets in windows it’s an indication that the time of year is approaching. The team at The Salvation Army North Sydney Thrift Store created 30 children’s Easter baskets for this year’s  […]

On behalf of the Salvation Army in the city of Quebec, we would like to thank Mario Asselin, member of the National Assembly for Vanier-Les Rivières for the donation of $7,500 for our food bank services.   With the rising food and fuel prices, static incomes, high unemployment and changes of benefits are causing many  […]

National Social Work Month, observed throughout March, uplifts the social workers of our country, and celebrates their constant contributions to our society. These professionals use psychology and sociology to solve social issues and improve individual lives. Many Salvation Army locations in the Maritimes offer various types of social services; while not all are trained specifically  […]

One year ago today the world changed as we know it. Many Maritimers were faced with job loss, financial concerns and no idea where their next meal was coming from. So, The Salvation Army stepped – providing feeding programs, food bank delivery and shelter services to thousands of people in need. Salvation Army Assists with  […]

For 93-year-old Faye Kavanagh, there was no doubt that she would give a gift to The Salvation Army in her will after a kind gesture made by the Army more than 32 years ago. “It was the summer of 1984 and I was recovering from foot surgery,” Faye recalls. “My sister, Kathleen, and my nephew,  […]

Who would have thought that the need for a community to come together would be amid a pandemic? Terry and Carol Adams didn’t expect to see their house in flames, but their circumstances necessitated immediate action. The fire seemed to be insignificant at first, but it became apparent that a power outage occurred in their  […]