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ABC Snack Program Combats Hunger in Cape Breton Classrooms
School may look different this year, but hunger and bullying is still a reality for thousands of children. In Cape Breton, The Salvation Army’s ABC Snack Program is providing nutrition for children in need, without singling them out in front of their peers. Children who experience hunger are often unable to focus and are distracted…
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From Surviving to Thriving – Lucas’ Story
When Lucas turned to The Salvation Army Bedford Macdonald House, he was simply looking for a place to stay. But what he found was the support and compassion he needed to recover from his addiction, build a new life, and reconnect with his young son. “I always seemed to fall into the same hole of…
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Salvation Army’s Camp-in-a-Box Brings Fun and Connection to Children at Home
This year, Salvation Army’s Scotian Glen camp was unable to open due to COVID-19, but that hasn’t stopped the team from finding creative ways to bring the fun of camp to families at home. One in particular has quickly become a favourite, and that’s Camp-in-a-Box. “It’s a box filled with fun”, says Major Carson Decker,…
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Community Garden Creates Welcoming Space
In Fredericton, The Salvation Army community garden is doing more than just boosting food security – it’s become a welcoming space for people of all skills and abilities. “The garden has been laid out in such a way that people of all abilities can take part,” explains Susan Strickland, community services coordinator. “We have raised…
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Volunteering Helps New Canadian Give Back During Pandemic
Less than a month ago, Augustine Ansong-Owusu was one of hundreds of Canadians who volunteered to help The Salvation Army provide essential services throughout the pandemic. “I wanted to help too.” “The Salvation Army is all over the world helping people,” says Augustine. “I wanted to help too.” Each Monday, Augustine volunteers with The Salvation…
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Celebrating Canada Day as a New Canadian
For Ahmad, this Canada Day will be a special one. For the first time, he will be celebrating Canada Day as a Canadian citizen. Since immigrating from Syria, Ahmad has played a key role at The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Halifax by supporting newcomers with translation, interpretation and more. In his role, Ahmad…
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The HEAT Fund Keeps 3,500 Nova Scotian Households Warm this Winter
Each year, The Home Energy Assistance Top Up Fund, or HEAT Fund, helps thousands of individuals and families in Nova Scotia keep their homes warm during the winter months. In 2020, more than 3,500 households received support from this life-changing program. Linda Kennedy was a recipient of the HEAT Fund. Living on long-term disability in…
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Local Fisherman Donate 200 lbs of Lobster to Salvation Army Food Bank
It was anything but a normal day at The Salvation Army food bank in Sydney, Cape Breton when 200 lbs of live lobster were delivered to their doorstep. The generous donation came from local fisherman Blain, Andrea and Shawn Marsh of Alders Point and were delivered by community member, Eddie Orrell. “This act of kindness…
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Salvation Army Announces Hope in the City Virtual Run to Raise Funds and Keep Community Connected
HALIFAX, NS June 15, 2020 – This July, The Salvation Army is introducing a new event, Hope in the City Run – a virtual run to support the life-changing programs that The Salvation Army provides across the Maritimes. Virtual runs have become a popular method for non-profit organizations to raise vital funds after COVID-19 forced…
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Salvation Army Helps Father and Son Reconnect
Lucas (right) pictured with The Salvation Army Bedford Macdonald House Residential Manager, Michael Redmond (left). This Father’s Day won’t be a typical one for Lucas. With a new lease on life he has a purpose to fulfill – building a relationship with his son. At a young age, Lucas and his family moved to…
