Deborah suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder and struggles with anxiety, low self-esteem and depression. Her anxiety is so high that she finds it difficult to leave her house, even to get groceries. But each week, Deborah makes the trip to attend The Salvation Army’s cooking class in Markham, Ont. “I come here to get out  […]

Ten-year-old Tasha is one of hundreds of Canadian children who live in unstable environments. She never knows what she will have to cope with next, and is often left to fend for herself. At The Salvation Army she can escape for a while and enjoy being a kid. “The Salvation Army is making every effort  […]

“Income-tax time creates incredible stress for me,” says Rosemary. The cost of having income taxes prepared by tax firms starts at $60. For Rosemary, whose been laid off from her factory job, that’s a big deal. Due to circumstances beyond her control, Rosemary asked The Salvation Army for assistance to complete her tax forms through  […]

Paul never thought he’d be a single parent, but five years ago he was thrust into his new role. “It’s still tough,” he says. “I take one day at a time. What matters most is that I’m a capable dad who loves his children.” In 2008, Paul’s children, ages 7 and 10 at the time,  […]

The Salvation Army is playing a full role at the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW), which will convene in New York, USA, at the United Nations (UN) Headquarters from March 4 to 15. Sixteen Salvation Army representatives will be attending the event, including representatives from the four USA territories and personnel from the  […]

Ottawa – On February 25, 2013, The Salvation Army celebrated the official opening of its newly renovated Bethany Hope Centre at 820 Woodroffe Avenue. “We were delighted to welcome the community to visit our new centre and learn about all the programs and services it has to offer,” said Major Brenda Smith, Executive Director at  […]

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Toronto, ON February 25, 2013 – The Salvation Army announced today that it will collect discontinued pennies through the launch of its Penny Drive to help people in need across Canada. The public can donate their pennies to any one of the 120 participating Salvation Army Thrift Stores. Each penny will benefit community-based Salvation Army  […]

Tonight thousands of homeless Canadians will sleep on street grates or in doorways. It’s a social tragedy. In the killer cold their coats act as blankets, protective barriers, and shelter. They are humiliated by empty stares and the condition of their lives. Then they are awakened from a dead sleep to find someone looking at  […]

Valentine’s Day can be much more than flowers and chocolate. There are plenty of ways to give from the heart. Here are a few: 1. Volunteer: There’s no shortage of ways you can help. Volunteer at a Salvation Army food bank or soup kitchen. 2. Reach Out to Someone in Need: Deliver homemade Valentine’s cards  […]