Commissioners Floyd and Tracey Tidd call for prayer Dear friends, We are all watching the events unfolding in Ukraine with deep concern. Our hearts are with all those who are suffering. We think particularly of Salvation Army officers, soldiers and employees who are serving in Ukraine and Russia. May God grant them his protection and…

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! The Santa Shuffle is back from December 4-5 in 37 cities across Canada, with more fun than ever to get runners shuffling right into the festive season! In partnership with Running Room, the event that features an opening ceremony and runners’ choice of a 5K “Fun Run”…

Doughnut Day began in 1938 in Chicago, and since then, it has been celebrated worldwide on the first Friday of June. You may be surprised to discover a deep history between these tasty treats and The Salvation Army. In 1917, Salvation Army volunteers went to the frontlines of the First World War in France, where…

On Saturday, December 19, Walmart Canada will host the 11th annual “Fill the Kettle Day” and match donations made by individuals to Salvation Army Christmas kettles located in its stores nationwide, to a maximum of $100,000. “This has been a year like no other as our nation has struggled through one of the most difficult…

The Salvation Army Canada, as part of its Christmas Kettle Campaign, is implementing a contactless digital donation process in Quebec optimized by Rogers. In Quebec communities equipped with a new technological solution, Quebecers can donate safely and securely. Digital donation opportunities available in 40 Christmas kettle locations across Quebec, optimized by the Rogers LTE M…

It’s been a challenging year for Canadians. The Salvation Army has seen the number of people needing support skyrocket to almost five times over last year in some parts across Canada. Now, more than ever, The Salvation Army is relying on your generosity to help provide practical assistance to thousands of families and individuals who…

The Salvation Army is grateful to the Government of Canada for its ongoing commitment to ensure Canadian households have access to safe, nutritious and culturally diverse food during the COVID-19 pandemic. On October the 9th, the Prime Minister and Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced additional financial support to help food banks and local…

The Quebec Division of The Salvation Army wishes to express its concern regarding the recent announcement by the provincial government to restrict attendance in places of worship to a maximum of fifty people. We want to understand the reasons justifying this restriction being applied to churches when a different standard applies to other gathering places such as…

Greetings, I come to you today to acknowledge the deep concern around the ongoing scourge of racism in our country and world. We see the frustration and anger boiling over on the daily news, and our hearts ache at the injustice. We acknowledge that Black, Indigenous and other people of colour continue to be marginalized…

For more than eighty years Camp Lac I’Achigan has been the corner stone of youth and children’s ministry in the division. For many the camp has been the backdrop to many significant spiritual moments in their life. Times when God’s spirit moved, when hearts were stirred and commitments made. Collectively, we thank God for all…