Author: SalvationArmy.ca
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A Lifelong Journey with a Salvation Army Camp
Jacob Humble has been involved with The Salvation Army for most of his life. He is currently the Challenge Course coordinator for Camp Sunrise in Gibsons, B.C. His connection to…
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Open Arms After-School Program Assists Families for More Than 20 Years
The Salvation Army in Halifax offers drop-in, after-school care for families in the city’s Uniacke Square neighbourhood. In the summer months, hours are extended since children are off school. It…
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Parents and Children Benefit from Salvation Army Camps
As students get ready to leave their books behind and prepare for summer break, parents start thinking about how to keep their children occupied and supervised. Summer camps offered by…
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Thrift Store Manager Shares Her Salvation Army Journey
A few years ago, Nicole Ryder found herself in a difficult situation. Despite being fully employed, she was unable to find an affordable place to rent, which led her to…
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Community Garden Helps to Fight Food Insecurity
As spring rolls in, many Salvation Army locations across Canada offer community garden programs. This initiative allows gardening enthusiasts to borrow a plot, grow their own vegetables and help to…
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Salvation Army Drop-In Program Helps Young Adults Build Connections
For young adults struggling to find their place, The Salvation Army in Guelph, Ont., offers connection and friendship. The Young Adults Drop-In was an initiative that started in 2022. The goal is…
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Father Turns to The Salvation Army to Help Ease Family into Their New Lives
Enrique Torres and his family immigrated to Canada in the late 2000s. At the time, his children were still young and they were just about to enter elementary school. Enrique…
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Salvation Army Research Finds Food Bank Usage on the Rise as Food Security Challenges Persist
Spring 2024 Canadian Poverty and Socioeconomic Analysis highlights an increase in demand for social services across Canada. June 11, 2024 – TORONTO – New research from The Salvation Army Canada…
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Salvation Army in Saskatoon Partners with Local Cree School to Assist Students
În the province of Saskatchewan, Indigenous Peoples account for more than 14 percent of the population. A significant portion is located in Saskatoon, where the local Salvation Army has been…
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Salvation Army Celebrates Community Support on Doughnut Day
During the First World War, The Salvation Army sent volunteers to the front lines to provide practical and emotional support to the brave soldiers who could use a little reminder…
