The Salvation Army launches the 134th Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign – its largest public fundraiser of the year that supports over three million visits for assistance in 400 communities across Canada. TORONTO, Nov. 14, 2024 – It’s no secret that many Canadians are feeling increasingly squeezed by factors beyond their control. Impossible choices spotlights the  […]

On the morning of Oct 19, a fire destroyed the Driftwood Inn, a historic hotel in Deer Lake, N.L. Shortly after firefighters arrived to put out the blaze, The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) was on the scene. Robyn Courtney and Sandra Lush recently became co-team leads for the local EDS group. Soon after  […]

2024 Canadian Poverty and Socioeconomic Analysis reveals growing demand for social services that enables The Salvation Army to better serve those in need. November 7, 2024 —Toronto — New data from The Salvation Army reveals a shifting landscape in Canada: while inflation and food affordability concerns have eased slightly, anxiety over health care, housing insecurity  […]

For Danny, the Evening Meal Program offered by The Salvation Army in Medicine Hat, Alta., has had a positive impact on his life. The program has provided him with regular meals and a welcoming community he looks forward to seeing each night. The meal program runs five days a week and offers food to anyone  […]