A Saanich, B.C., woman who cares for her autistic teen nephew says she was greatly helped by The Salvation Army during a breaking point in her life. With no children of her own, Kelley Sherin took in 16-year-old Jordan to provide him with the care he deserves—but wasn’t receiving. Jordan had moved around a lot  […]

On May 25, 2020, people around the world were shocked and horrified by the murder of George Floyd, a Black man who was suffocated by a police officer in Minneapolis. For Kayla Whitney, an artist living in Hamilton, Ont., that terrible event became the impetus behind a new mural celebrating the Black diaspora around the  […]

A warm place to come home to and a comforting meal is part of daily life for most, but for those experiencing homelessness, it is a luxury that is not guaranteed. The Maritimes have seen several storms over the past few weeks as we settle into the winter months, which has increasingly affected our most  […]

Giving hope and help to Canadians in need is at the core of The Salvation Army’s mission. Last year, over 2.1 million people were helped thanks to the generosity of our volunteers, donors, and corporate partners. One of the organization’s long-standing partners is Walmart Canada, who have been alongside The Salvation Army for 15 years  […]

From December 4-5, 2021, participants from 37 cities across Canada came together virtually to support those in need in their communities by running the Santa Shuffle 5K Fun Run and 1K Elf Walk. Thanks to their efforts, over $350,000 was raised to support the work of The Salvation Army in shelters, community and family services  […]