Wayne Hunter has been affected by episodes of mental illness since he was a teenager. Today, the 40-year-old credits much of his healing to The Salvation Army in Belleville, Ont. “I have overcome a lot of hurdles,” says Wayne. “I’m more stable now and The Salvation Army has played a part in that. In my  […]

The Salvation Army recognizes that literacy is a powerful tool to help people achieve their goals, develop their knowledge and potential, and participate fully in their community. Across Canada, we provide programs that help individuals and families build their literacy skills and find hope for a brighter future. “I’m a single parent and attend the  […]

Mengsteab Abraha was arrested and imprisoned for praying with friends. Then he lived in a refugee camp where conditions were so deplorable he chooses not to discuss it. Yet, after horrible punishment and tremendous struggles, Abraha has found peace and new opportunities, thanks to The Salvation Army. “The Evangelical Church was outlawed in Eritrea by  […]

Salvation Army cold weather programs across the country are ramping up for the 2019 winter season. When the temperatures plummet, we work hard to ensure no one spends the night in the cold. “The Salvation Army’s priority during cold weather is to ensure safety by connecting people with services, either emergency or within the community,”  […]

At 18, Jessica learned she was pregnant and was nervous about everything. She had grown up without a mom’s love, nurturing and support, and didn’t know whether she would have the skills to be a good mother. The Salvation Army’s parenting programs in Ottawa helped her with advice, emotional support and ways of coping with  […]

In 2018, Both and his young family lived in rapidly deteriorating conditions in a refugee camp in Ethiopia. They were convinced they wouldn’t live another year. This year, and thanks to The Salvation Army (working with government resettlement efforts) in Ottawa. Both’s prayers for a better future are a reality. But his past is not  […]

As 2019 approaches, you can make an end-of-year donation by December 31 that will lessen your tax burden and help The Salvation Army improve the lives 1.7 million people who come to us for assistance each year. “Every year, more and more people are struggling to make ends meet and need our support,” says Lt-Colonel  […]

Toronto, ON December 20, 2018–With just five days remaining before Christmas, The Salvation Army is hoping for a strong outpouring of support from the public. As of December 20, The Salvation Army’s Kettle Campaign has raised $15.7 million in donations, which is $5.3 million behind its $21-million fundraising goal. “We rely heavily on our Kettle Campaign  […]