In the aftermath of the April 26 attack at the Lapu-Lapu festival, which claimed 11 lives and injured many more, agencies across Vancouver, including The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team, mobilized to support survivors and their families. EDS was placed on standby as soon as the incident occurred. In the days that followed,  […]

Each National Volunteer Week, we celebrate the dedication of Salvation Army volunteers who make the organization’s services possible. This year, we’re shining a spotlight on student volunteers, young people whose efforts not only make an impact in their communities but also help them build confidence, skills and real-world experience. Kimmy Zambrano, from Calgary, is a  […]

This Earth Day, The Salvation Army and its thrift stores encourage donors to make a meaningful impact environmentally and socially by donating gently-used items. When you clear out your closets or garages and donate the things you no longer use to a Salvation Army thrift store, you are doing more than just tidying up and  […]

When spring break arrives, many students and families take the opportunity to go on vacation or simply relax at home. However, this wasn’t the case for 30 high school students from Steinbach’s Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church. The group chose to spend their week off volunteering with The Salvation Army’s Community Venture in Winnipeg, a day program that originally supported  […]