Mengsteab Abraha was arrested and imprisoned for praying with friends. Then he lived in a refugee camp where conditions were so deplorable he chooses not to discuss it. Yet, after horrible punishment and tremendous struggles, Abraha has found peace and new opportunities, thanks to The Salvation Army. “The Evangelical Church was outlawed in Eritrea by  […]

Salvation Army cold weather programs across the country are ramping up for the 2019 winter season. When the temperatures plummet, we work hard to ensure no one spends the night in the cold. “The Salvation Army’s priority during cold weather is to ensure safety by connecting people with services, either emergency or within the community,”  […]

At 18, Jessica learned she was pregnant and was nervous about everything. She had grown up without a mom’s love, nurturing and support, and didn’t know whether she would have the skills to be a good mother. The Salvation Army’s parenting programs in Ottawa helped her with advice, emotional support and ways of coping with  […]

In 2018, Both and his young family lived in rapidly deteriorating conditions in a refugee camp in Ethiopia. They were convinced they wouldn’t live another year. This year, and thanks to The Salvation Army (working with government resettlement efforts) in Ottawa. Both’s prayers for a better future are a reality. But his past is not  […]

Toronto, ON December 20, 2018–With just five days remaining before Christmas, The Salvation Army is hoping for a strong outpouring of support from the public. As of December 20, The Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign has raised $15.7 million in donations, which is $5.3 million behind its $21-million fundraising goal. “We rely heavily on our Kettle Campaign  […]

For individuals and families with few resources, putting food on the table and experiencing the joy of gift giving at Christmas can be stressful. Thanks to your generosity, The Salvation Army is able to make Christmas a little easier for people such as Tara. “I was overcome with emotion when I received toys for my  […]

Stu Bradley, 82, is gearing up to volunteer at The Salvation Army’s Christmas kettle in Cochrane, Alta. He says the experience is rewarding, the response to the fundraising campaign is heart-warming, and shares his reflections on last year’s memories that helped to fill the kettle.   “After putting in a four-hour shift at a local  […]