Disability doesn’t mean inability.  At The Salvation Army’s Broadview Village Enrichment Program (BVEP) in Toronto, participants are conquering personal goals despite the day-to-day challenges of living with a disability. “I really love it here,” says Lisa, 34. “Come and watch me do my puzzles.” Sorting and recognizing patterns helps Lisa with fine motor development, hand-eye  […]

Jeanne hadn’t smiled for two years. When people stared at her broken and missing teeth she was embarrassed—she felt unattractive and worthless. Today, with help from The Salvation Army, she has turned her frown upside down. “Dentures changed my life,” says Jeanne, 46. “I’m able to smile again and that self-confidence helps me cope with  […]

The Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre men’s shelter has received a generous delivery of warm clothing from the Ottawa community. Over 15 large industrial size garbage bags filled with hats, mitts, gloves, scarves, coats and new boots were donated through the Cracking Up The Capital World Record Snowman event held at TD Place in Ottawa  […]

Many Canadian provinces celebrate the importance of families on Family Day with a holiday. Healthy environments give children security, refuge in times of trouble and a safe place to grow and develop. But in today’s world of turmoil and uncertainty it’s difficult for some families to cope and thrive. “With ever-changing family dynamics and increasing  […]

The Salvation Army is helping vulnerable Canadians in 400 communities across the country. The following are recent links to media reports about The Salvation Army. Corner Brook, N.L. On February 5, after a bus crashed on the way to a figure skating competition in Clarenville, victims were housed at a local hotel where they remained  […]

Once addicted to drugs, Susan Small now uses her passion for cooking to inspire others. “If you had met me just four years ago, you would have taken one look at me and crossed the street,” says Susan. At that time, Susan was addicted to painkillers and alcohol, and was facing time in prison. “I  […]

Winter heating bills are a major burden on low-income households and families. Often, when the bills are tight, there are unsafe trade-offs between heat and food or medicine. The Salvation Army, in partnership with the P.E.I. government, Nova Scotia government and Nova Scotia Power, is ensuring that struggling families are staying warm this winter. The  […]

Babe grew up feeling he didn’t fit in. By age 12 he was abusing alcohol and illegal drugs to numb the pain of rejection. When, as an adult, he lost two infant children, he couldn’t get past the sadness and his abuse became more of a problem. Babe’s life of addiction was dangerous, destructive and  […]

Mental illness is the leading cause of disability in Canada and Bell Let’s Talk Day, January 28, calls on Canadians to join the national conversation about mental health. Did you know that: on any given week, more than 500,000 Canadians will not go to work because of mental illness only 49% of Canadians said they  […]

Family Literacy Day, held annually on January 27, raises awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Increasing the level of literacy in both adults and children can lead families and individuals to social stability, increased self-confidence and economic opportunity. Many people with low literacy levels live in  […]