Each year, the annual Santa Shuffle 5K Fun-Run and 1K Elf Walk helps raise vital funds to support The Salvation Army. While the event may be going virtual this year, that isn’t stopping runners, such as those from Lakeview Manor in Moncton, from lacing up their shoes and raising funds to help their community. Many  […]

From ringing a bell at a Salvation Army iconic Christmas kettle to helping at fundraising events, ninety-year-old Robert Aulenback has been a faithful Salvation Army volunteer for more than 75 years. From the time he was young, Robert has attended Salvation Army Sunday School and has always been involved in the church in various ways  […]

The Salvation Army works to meet the needs of each community we serve. Sometimes this means opening a food bank, other times it means offering shelter, but this year in Pictou it meant lending our iconic kettles to the local Legion to assist with their Poppy Campaign. “This is the first request we’ve had of  […]

From the beaches of Normandy to the liberation of Holland, Dartmouth native, Henry, proudly served his country during the second world war. Throughout the years, he shared many war stories with his daughter, Mary, but one story in particular has always stood out to her – the work of The Salvation Army.  “He would be  […]

From thrift stores to food bank donations, The Salvation Army is constantly looking for ways to reduce our environmental footprint while helping Maritimers in need. Recently, The Salvation Army emergency disaster services team found an innovative way to take this one step further – biodegradable food trays.  “In the past we’ve used styrofoam cups, bowls  […]

Note: the photo above was taken before the COVID-19 pandemic began. Seniors have become the driving force behind The Salvation Army food bank in Dartmouth as they volunteer each week to prepare food boxes for families in need. Each Monday, an average of ten volunteers prepare up to 40 food boxes for distribution in the  […]

For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has been dedicated to meeting the needs of the communities we serve. While the times have changed, the need hasn’t. Each day, new people turn to The Salvation Army and receive more than practical assistance – they receive hope. “I believe in what The Salvation Army does”  […]

 Observed annually on October 13th, the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) celebrates how people and communities around the world are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness to manage crises. It all began in 1989, when the UN General Assembly instituted the IDDRR to encourage every individual, community, and government to participate  […]

Yard sales are common, but a free yard sale? Each Fall, The Salvation Army in Fredericton hosts a family-fun Rally Day. It’s a time of welcoming church families and friends back from the summer break. Typically, members contribute and support it, but this year they added a new feature – a free yard sale. “We  […]

Thanksgiving embodies tradition, spending time with family and loved ones — and that’s no different at The Salvation Army Centre of Hope in Halifax. Each year, Chef Harold serves up a Thanksgiving feast for the guests at the men’s shelter, creating community, compassion and hope during the holiday.  Along with his dedicated team in the  […]