Disaster services has occupied an essential space in the Maritimes since 1917, when the Halifax Explosion rocked the province of Nova Scotia. The disaster stands as the origin of The Salvation Army’s involvement in disaster and crises relief, and it is a legacy and responsibility the Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) in the Maritimes seeks to  […]

For the entire month of May, The Salvation Army Fredericton Community Church partnered with Fredericton’s Move 106.9 and the Regent Mall to help fight period poverty in their city through a Tampon Tuesday campaign. Tampon Tuesday is a grassroots program about dignity and works with community partners to collect menstrual hygiene products for those in  […]

In Summerside, P.E.I., volunteers and team members from The Salvation Army were recognized as COVID Warriors by the province’s Lieutenant Governor, the Honourable Antoinette Perry. Among those that received this honour were Salvation Army volunteers Kathy Cotton and Brenda Mumma and community family services worker Darlene MacDonald. The province’s COVID Warrior Award program recognizes Islanders  […]

In February, The Salvation Army in Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia, teamed up with Youth Unlimited to bring students in the area ‘Parking Lot Pizza.’ With a goal of celebrating and feeding teens that might not otherwise have had a meal, this initiative is one of many the church has been working on as they celebrated  […]

Dear friends, As Divisional Leaders of The Salvation Army in the Maritime Provinces, we are writing to express our support for the people of Ukraine and their loved ones during this difficult time. We are watching the events unfold in Europe with deep concern, and our hearts and prayers are with all those suffering. May  […]

In Truro, Nova Scotia, a revised program at The Salvation Army is giving vulnerable people a place to socialize, be warm and well-fed. “On any given day, 100 people walk through our doors seeking assistance,” says Lieutenant Matthew Reid, church pastor. “Even people with full-time jobs are struggling to make ends meet. They ask, ‘Can  […]

A warm place to come home to and a comforting meal is part of daily life for most, but for those experiencing homelessness, it is a luxury that is not guaranteed. The Maritimes have seen several storms over the past few weeks as we settle into the winter months, which has increasingly affected our most  […]

The joyous sounds of holiday music and the smiling eyes of the staff, volunteers and friends of The Salvation Army brought the festive spirit alive for the annual Feast of Christmas at the Centre of Hope in Halifax earlier this December. The feast, a highlight in the Christmas calendar, was held outside this year and  […]

Having clean clothing is a basic necessity of life that many take for granted. For those who are experiencing homelessness or low-income, paying to wash clothing at a laundromat may not be an option. That’s why The Salvation Army in Moncton offers free washers and dryers to the community. “It is one of the most  […]

For many, riding a bicycle is an essential part of childhood – but for families in need, this added expense may not be possible. The Salvation Army in Sussex has come together with community partners to create a recycle-a-bike program to ensure all children have access to this opportunity. “It’s a community effort,” explains Captain  […]