The Salvation Army is doing its best to help vulnerable Canadians across the country. But don’t just take our word for it. The following are links to media reports about The Salvation Army at work between April 28 – May 2, 2014. Cobourg, Ont. More than 300 Northumberland families are eating healthy, with fresh fruit  […]

For 10 years Bonnie was afraid to use a kitchen knife or her own stove. Panic attacks had impacted her ability to eat and prepare nutritious foods. Then she found a new way of managing her worries. “I had so many fears around the kitchen,” says Bonnie. “With education and a large dose of patience  […]

B.C. – It was a warm moment on a cold, snowy day last week as the Salvation Army officially opened Northern Centre for Hope, its new shelter in Fort St. John. “Today’s weather tells you why we need something like this,” Mayor Lori Ackerman told the crowd of about 50 gathered in the new shelter  […]

For many single parents, working is essential. But for Pam (not her real name) and Laura, barriers such as depression and lack of child care interfered with their ability to retain employment. When meeting expenses became increasingly difficult, they had to bring money in. But re-entering the workforce after many years away was frightening. The  […]

Every year in Canada The Salvation Army helps 1.8 million people. The following are links to media reports about The Salvation Army at work between April 14-17, 2014. Fort St. John, B.C. The Salvation Army officially opened its new Northern Centre for Hope shelter. The building houses up to 64 homeless and less fortunate people.  […]

Within the past year, The Salvation Army St. Hubert Thrift Store in Montreal, Quebec, has opened its doors to eight teenagers, providing them hands-on work experience and exposure to the retail environment. But, these are not your average teenagers. They are a group of youth who have endured a difficult past by being exposed to  […]

The Salvation Army is the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in the country. The following are snapshots from media sources of The Salvation Army at work that were published between April 7-11, 2014. Penhold, Alta. Two people are in serious condition in hospital and dozens of others have been left homeless after a  […]

National Volunteer Week, April 6-12, gives The Salvation Army the opportunity to honour its 165,000 volunteers who serve passionately, willingly and selflessly on the front lines. Robert and Jackie are the perfect people for the positions they hold. As volunteers at The Salvation Army’s thrift store in Oshawa, their dedication and compassion helps people at  […]

In Canada, The Salvation Army is present in 400 communities. The following are snapshots from media sources of The Salvation Army at work during the week of March 31. Newmarket, Ont. York Region’s first shelter for single homeless women will be operated by The Salvation Army. Belinda’s Place is expected to open early next year.  […]

Effective September 1, 2014, Commissioners Brian and Rosalie Peddle, officers of the Canada and Bermuda Territory currently serving as Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries in that territory, are appointed to International Headquarters. Commissioner Brian Peddle is appointed as International Secretary for the Americas and Caribbean, and Commissioner Rosalie Peddle as Zonal Secretary  […]