As she sat quietly waiting for her bag of food items at The Salvation Army in Toronto’s community of Agincourt, Nicole had more than feeding her four hungry children on her mind. With a near empty bank account, she couldn’t provide winter wear for her family or afford to keep her dog. And Christmas, which  […]

It might be the most unusual gift a person could give. But, in developing countries, the gift of a goat has a profound impact on a family’s health and income. It provides milk, which means essential protein for growing children, and the sale of offspring provides an income to pay for housing, health, food and  […]

Statistics reveal that 1 in 5 Canadians will experience mental illness and research states that by 2020, depression will be the leading cause of disability on the planet. Mental health issues are real.  Just ask anyone who suffers with them about the debilitating effects it has on work and personal life. People with mental illness  […]

Le 16 janvier dernier, Goodwill, partenaire au Québec de l’organisation Renaissance, a annoncé la fermeture de 16 magasins et centres de dons en Ontario. Cet organisme sans but lucratif récupère des vêtements et des biens qu’il vend ensuite pour appuyer ses programmes destinés aux personnes aux prises avec des difficultés d’apprentissage ou une incapacité physique. « L’Armée du  […]

On January 16 it was announced that Goodwill, which collects donated clothing and goods, then sells them to fund programs for people with learning and physical disabilities, was closing 16 stores and donation centres across Ontario. “The Salvation Army appreciates and respects the important work that Goodwill does in Ontario and all across Canada,” says  […]

If a trip to the grocery store seems expensive now, just wait, says CBC news. Since 81% of all vegetables and fruit consumed in Canada are imported, they are highly vulnerable to currency fluctuations and are expected to increase in price by up to 4.5 %. “With significant increases in prices we are not only  […]

Across Canada, extreme cold weather alerts are bringing about increased services for The Salvation Army. “It was like she was waiting for us to come,” says one Salvation Army street outreach worker, who discovered a young, pregnant lady, in sub-zero temperatures, resting her head on a garbage bag containing all her belongings.” During extreme cold  […]

Haiti is still struggling to recover from a devastating earthquake on January 12, 2010 that killed more than 250,000 people and crippled the nation's infrastructure. Six years later, The Salvation Army continues to work alongside Haitians to strengthen their communities. “On January 12, 2016, to mark the sixth anniversary of the earthquake, The Salvation Army  […]

Winnipeg, January 8, 2016 – “This is an exciting day for Booth University College,” said Colonel Glen Shepherd, Chair of the Booth University College Board of Trustees, as he introduced Dr. Marjory Kerr as the fifth President of the institution.  The appointment, which is effective July 1, 2016, is the result of a thorough international  […]

Toronto, ON January 7, 2016 – The Salvation Army is pleased to announce that it raised over $22 million through its Christmas Kettle Campaign, surpassing its $21-million goal. With a growing demand for its services across the country, The Salvation Army will use the additional money to fund its much-needed programs in 400 communities. All  […]