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Prepared to Serve: Halifax Youth and Volunteers Step Up at Field Day
11th August 2025
In June, Halifax joined communities across the continent for Field Day – an annual emergency communications exercise that brings together amateur radio operators to simulate disaster scenarios and test off-grid…
2025 PEI Home Heating Program Application
17th June 2025
The Salvation Army, Charlottetown, administers the PEI Home Heating Program on behalf of the Department of Housing, Land and Communities, Government of Prince Edward Island. Personal information on this form…
More Than a Doughnut: A Legacy of Kindness
6th June 2025
Today, The Salvation Army is celebrating more than just the goodness of doughnuts – we’re honouring a legacy of compassion, community, and service. National Doughnut Day, first established in 1938,…
Moose meat has traditionally been a staple food in Newfoundland and Labrador, not only because of its delicious taste but also due to its cultural and emotional significance. Recently, The…
The Salvation Army’s Street Ministry program in Sydney, NS, is making a significant impact on the unhoused and vulnerable populations while fostering a sense of community among volunteers and strengthening…
Salvation Army Helps Client Heal After Escaping Abuse
6th January 2025
A few months ago, Nicole (not her real name) from Truro, N.S., lived in an unbearable situation. She dealt with daily domestic abuse, which affected her physically and mentally. To…
Growing Community Support Through Food and Clothing Drives
7th November 2024
For almost 15 years, Nutri-Lawn has partnered with The Salvation Army in St. John’s to make a meaningful impact through an annual food and clothing drive. This initiative has become…
Salvation Army Helps Newcomer Family With Back-to-School Essentials
30th August 2024
Maria Paravicini immigrated to Canada to attend university. Along with her husband and two children, she settled in Sydney, N.S. Like many newcomer families, they faced financial struggles. “It was…
Speak English Café Empowers Newcomers
12th August 2024
For many newcomers, English can be the greatest obstacle to achieving their goals. The Salvation Army in Moncton, N.B., recognized this and launched the “Speak English Café”. Every Wednesday, The…