The country of Georgia is dealing with damage caused by unprecedented storms which have caused flooding and other damage throughout the summer. The Salvation Army has provided assistance since the floods began in May and is still offering help today. In May The Salvation Army responded to flooding in Lagodekhi and Tbilisi, providing food, water,  […]

Salvationists were among the victims of an earthquake that brought devastation to Indonesia on Saturday, August 18. Five of the six people killed in Lindu District were members of The Salvation Army. Many others have lost their homes. The earthquake, measuring 6.2 on the Richter Scale, caused devastation across Central Sulawesi Province. Initial reports suggested  […]

Toronto, ON, August 23, 2012 – The Salvation Army in Canada has been informed by its International Headquarters located in London, England, that Howard Hospital remains operational following the recent reassignment of the Chief Medical Officer, Captain Dr. Paul Thistle. Patients are being treated by the two doctors and other medical staff at the hospital.  […]

The B.C. Salvation Army says demand for its back to school charitable program has more than doubled in the past two years. The program helps give backpacks full of school supplies to elementary school children in need. “The bottom line is those kids go back to school with some good new things that they need  […]

B.C. – At the beginning of every school year there are families who cannot afford the long list of school supplies their child needs to help them learn. The Salvation Army has once again launched their annual Backpack and School Supply Drive to fill 5,000 backpacks with all the supplies kids will need. On Monday,  […]

After a five-month search, The Salvation Army has found a permanent home for a brand new Thrift Store in the Fredericton North community. The new Fredericton, NB, Thrift Store, located at 275 Main Street (a space previously occupied by Blockbuster Video), is now open for business and is stocked with gently used products including clothing  […]

Prince Albert – The Salvation Army Outpost on Central Avenue held a barbecue on Thursday to raise money for families wishing to attend Kinasao Lutheran Bible Camp. “Today, we have a number of families who want to go to a family camp and it’s financially difficult for most, especially if they have kids,” Salvation Army  […]

KINGSTON – The local branch of the Salvation Army has had to temporarily close its food bank because it just couldn’t keep up with the demand. “Last year, we were in a similar situation but not to the degree (of this year),” said Bonita McCourt, director of Community and Family Services. “But this year, we  […]

The Chilliwack Chiefs and Chilliwack Salvation Army have joined forces for a fundraising golf tournament filled with fun, prizes, and surprises. The inaugural tournament, being held on Sept. 27, is a fundraiser for the Salvation Army to purchase a much-needed transport truck for its food bank program. With a few twists added to the mix,  […]

The Salvation Army in Canada has committed $50,000 to disaster relief for the millions of people affected by widespread flooding across the Philippines. Around 80% of the country has been affected by non-stop torrents, resulting in massive devastation. More than 2.4 million people in 144 municipalities have been affected by the weather so far and  […]