In the heart of Winnipeg’s downtown area, Shelter U is giving hope to individuals experiencing homelessness. Designed to empower marginalized communities through education, Shelter U creates a pathway for unhoused individuals to explore the desire for learning. Shelter U adapts this powerful idea for the modern era, aiming to reach marginalized individuals in shelters across  […]

When we think of Bermuda, we envision a sunny tropical destination with fantastic warm weather year-round. Although hot weather is common for most of the year, from December to March, the temperatures are cooler than usual. Although conditions may not reach sub-zero levels, there are days when they feel like single digits. This can pose  […]

Zara arrived at The Salvation Army’s Florence Booth House in 2022, but her story of resilience, strength and commitment to a better life began years earlier. As a woman living in Iran, Zara was persecuted and prevented from working or pursuing higher education. Fleeing the troubles in her homeland, she sought refuge first in Turkey,  […]

Students happily welcome March Break. It gives them a week to relax after six consecutive months of study. While this short recess tends to be a favourite among the children, it can bring some stress for parents who may have to come up with childcare alternatives for that week. The Salvation Army offers affordable March  […]

Posted on 30th January 2025, by lindseym  Categories: 2025, EDS Share: 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 relationships throughout the area. Each week, the Street Ministry team sets up the Community Response Unit (CRU)  […]

Every Christmas, members of the Rotary Club of Sandys in Bermuda, volunteer to ring bells and collect funds in support of The Salvation Army’s kettle campaign. This year, club members deepened their involvement with the Army by donating $7,500 of their own funds and volunteering at a Salvation Army feeding program. “We wanted to be  […]

In Bermuda, The Salvation Army provides a wide variety of assistance to people in need. This includes housing, food and spiritual support. The Army’s location in St. George’s offers a food bank to which eligible guests can come monthly for food items. However, this process was becoming somewhat transactional, which inspired Lieutenant Almeta Ward, corps  […]

Each year, on the last Wednesday of February, Canada celebrates Pink Shirt Day. On this day, many people take a stand against bullying. A key aspect of bullying prevention and reaction is teaching children how to manage their emotions before they lead to conflict. The Salvation Army’s Red Cap program does exactly this through fun  […]