FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2024 —TORONTO — The Salvation Army Canada is responding to a request from The Salvation Army USA South for reinforcements to provide critical support and relief operations in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene and in anticipation of Hurricane Milton. “We have a team of 16 trained Emergency Disaster Services (EDS)  […]

The Salvation Army in Gitwinksihlkw, B.C., runs a food-share program that helps families in nearby communities obtain any food items they may need. The program serves more than 60 families across the Nisga’a Nation’s villages, including Gitwinksihlkw, Gitlaxt’aamiks, Laxgalts’ap and Gingolx. This initiative was introduced in 2013 by Damian and Erica Azak, The Salvation Army’s  […]

When Wendy Compton first moved to her new apartment in Charlottetown, she didn’t know anyone nearby with whom she could interact with. Over time, she became involved with The Salvation Army and is now one of the first participants in a new program to help seniors enjoy fellowship. The Salvation Army’s “Forever Friends” initiative provides  […]

Many retirees struggle to find ways to fill their newfound free time. However, Alison, a volunteer at The Salvation Army thrift store in Richmond Hill, Ont., did not face this challenge. “I decided that when I retired, I wanted to get involved in volunteer work,” Alison shares. “I started looking around for opportunities.” Initially, Alison  […]