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New Year, New Use: Give Your Old Items a Second Chance
‘Out with the old, in with the new!’ This is the sentiment every year as the calendar changes, and as many of us know, the previous year isn’t all that goes out. After the busy holiday season, we are often challenged by the addition of those new and shiny items gifted at Christmastime. Where should…
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$4.2 Million Raised Through Christmas Kettle Campaign
Thanks to the generous support of donors across Atlantic Canada, Quebec, and Bermuda, The Salvation Army’s Atlantic Division is pleased to announce that its 2025 Christmas Kettle Campaign raised more than $4.2 million to support families and children in need. The annual campaign ran from mid-November to Dec. 24, with kettles stationed in high‑traffic public locations. “As economic instability and the rising cost of living…
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2026 HEAT Fund Now Available to Support Nova Scotians with Home Heating Costs
HALIFAX, Jan. 15, 2026 – Nova Scotians in urgent need of help with home heating costs can now apply for financial assistance through the 2026 Home Energy Assistance Top-up (HEAT) Fund. The HEAT Fund, supported by the Government of Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Power, has been a lifeline for those experiencing heat insecurity. The…
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Celebrating 130 Years of Ministry in Glace Bay, N.S.
The Glace Bay Corps marked its 130th anniversary on the weekend of November 8-9, 2025 with a spirit-filled celebration. Highlights included a Saturday evening Praise event featuring the Halifax West Community Church Band and Cape Breton’s beloved Men of the Deeps choir. Colonel Margaret McLeod, The Salvation Army’s chief secretary, served as guest speaker throughout…
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Now Available: 2026 PEI Home Heating Program Application
In partnership with the Government of Prince Edward Island, The Salvation Army is helping Islanders heat their homes this winter through the Home Heating Program. The Home Heating Program offers maximum assistance in the amount of $1,200 per calendar year for individuals and families. How do I qualify? To receive up to $1,200 in each…
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The Tenaquip Foundation: A Legacy of Giving, A Future of Hope
One man’s decision to give back is now helping give hope to thousands. When Kenneth “Ken” Reed started selling industrial products out of his basement in 1968, few could have predicted the lasting impact his work and values would have on communities across Canada decades later. Ken, who grew up in Verdun, Q.C., left school…
