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Salvation Army Helps Client Heal After Escaping Abuse

Posted on 2nd January 2025, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army worker offers hand of hope
A few months ago, Nicole (not her real name) from Truro, N.S., lived in an unbearable situation. She dealt with daily domestic abuse, which affected her physically and mentally. To escape her reality, she turned to The Salvation Army, an organization that helped her family for generations. “Some days, the violence and abuse were just  […]

Moose Meat Donation Provides Tons of Meals at Salvation Army Soup Kitchen

Posted on 31st December 2024, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army worker distributes moose meat to vulnerable clients
Moose meat has traditionally been a staple food in Newfoundland and Labrador, not only because of its delicious taste but also due to its cultural and emotional significance. Recently, The Salvation Army in Corner Brook, N.L., received a large donation of moose meat, allowing them to serve over 1,000 meals to clients at their soup  […]

Salvation Army Makes Family’s First Christmas in Canada a Special One

Posted on 26th December 2024, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army worker holds lego, stuffed toys and food items for distribution
When Yuliani’s family arrived in Lloydminster, Alta. for the first time last year, they entered a world filled with uncertainties. While they were excited about pursuing the dream of a new and better life, they encountered several challenges. “We arrived without knowing anyone, and only with an employment offer for my husband,” Yuliani says. Although  […]

Giving Now is Critical and Also Reduces Tax Burdens

Posted on 24th December 2024, by SalvationArmy.ca
young boy sits in front of meal
Following the Canada Post Strike, The Salvation Army is deeply concerned about the dramatic shortfall in donations. Giving now, up until midnight on December 31, will not only boost critical holiday fundraising, but reduce taxable income and tax burdens. Sixty-five percent of The Salvation Army’s annual fundraising occurs between November 1 and December 31 and  […]

Christmas Message from The Salvation Army’s World Leader

Posted on 23rd December 2024, by SalvationArmy.ca
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Good Tidings of Great Joy As with the shepherds long ago, sharing our encounters with the Christ Child brings gladness and God’s transformative power to those around us. BY GENERAL LYNDON BUCKINGHAM I had the privilege earlier this year of attending the “Testify” Congress in The Salvation Army’s U.S.A. Western Territory. There were many highlights  […]
Salvation Army volunteer stands alongside kettle in front of Walmart store
Walmart Canada to match in-store kettle donations up to $100,000 December 19, 2024 – TORONTO – In collaboration with Walmart Canada, the 15th annual “Fill the Kettle Day” will play an instrumental role in ensuring the immediate needs of struggling Canadians are met during the festive season. During Fill the Kettle Day on Saturday, December  […]