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  […]

On Monday, August 20, 2012, The Salvation Army is marking 100 years to the day after its Founder, William Booth, died, by releasing a 30-minute film about his life – William Booth – A Passion for the Poor. With restored film footage and specially treated photos, this 30-minute film looks at the life of William  […]

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  […]

The statistics are not good. About 6,700 Canadians die each year as a result of drinking alcohol. Paul’s story “For 20 years, it was just me and a bottle,” says Paul, rethinking his alcohol abuse. “Although I cheated death several times and lost all that was important to me, I defended my addiction to the  […]

Experts are predicting a sharp rise in food prices as drought conditions continue throughout much of the United States and parts of eastern Canada. Lt. Peter Robertson from the Salvation Army in Portage, la Prairie, says people who are already accessing the food bank are having enough trouble making ends meet as it is, so  […]

The Salvation Army’s highly anticipated Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre in Winnipeg is now officially open. On Monday, July 30 thirteen dignitaries and more than two hundred guests gathered to celebrate the official opening of the Centre, a hub of activity where newcomers learn skills, restore self-esteem and confidence, to function in Canadian society. The  […]