One of the best ways for Canadians to understand and appreciate the complex world of First Nations peoples is to hear from those who have lived it and achieved milestones Shari Russell was just under two when she was plucked from her home with no warning—no knowledge or consent from her family or band. In  […]

Charlene Hallett is a mom with a mission. “The Salvation Army helped me see what normal, healthy parenting was like,” says Charlene. “Now I’m passing my knowledge on to others.” Growing up, Charlene didn’t often hear words of encouragement or sympathy in her home. When Charlene started a family of her own, she was eager  […]

“There isn’t a lot of food in my house,” says one Grade 5 student who receives a healthy lunch from The Salvation Army in Regina, Sask. “Sometimes there is nothing in our refrigerator, so if I didn’t get lunch I’d be hungry.” In Canada, as many as one in seven children go to school hungry.  […]

For 10 years Bonnie was afraid to use a kitchen knife or her own stove. Panic attacks had impacted her ability to eat and prepare nutritious foods. Then she found a new way of managing her worries. “I had so many fears around the kitchen,” says Bonnie. “With education and a large dose of patience  […]

For many single parents, working is essential. But for Pam (not her real name) and Laura, barriers such as depression and lack of child care interfered with their ability to retain employment. When meeting expenses became increasingly difficult, they had to bring money in. But re-entering the workforce after many years away was frightening. The  […]

At Easter, in remembering the death and bodily resurrection of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, we celebrate a most important event within the Church calendar. This event is significant for, in witnessing to the fact that Jesus did not remain in the tomb but rose from the dead, it points to the promise that  […]

Within the past year, The Salvation Army St. Hubert Thrift Store in Montreal, Quebec, has opened its doors to eight teenagers, providing them hands-on work experience and exposure to the retail environment. But, these are not your average teenagers. They are a group of youth who have endured a difficult past by being exposed to  […]

National Volunteer Week, April 6-12, gives The Salvation Army the opportunity to honour its 165,000 volunteers who serve passionately, willingly and selflessly on the front lines. Robert and Jackie are the perfect people for the positions they hold. As volunteers at The Salvation Army’s thrift store in Oshawa, their dedication and compassion helps people at  […]

For many of us, it’s easy to file a tax return with tax software or by paying a tax preparation company. But for people like Raeleen, a single parent of three, the financial burden of having her taxes prepared is overwhelming. “The Salvation Army’s free tax clinic means I can put food on the table  […]

At age 12, Nick was devastated by the death of his father. Then, five years later, his mother died of pneumonia.  As Nick’s grieving transitioned into full-fledged depression, he thought about taking his own life every day. After his mom died, he lived with family. They were heavy drinkers whose name calling and belittling crushed  […]