For most of his life, 42-year-old Guy couldn’t look into people’s eyes, was socially withdrawn and resisted being held, hugged or touched. Today, he is employed, shakes hands with coworkers and can hold a conversation. Guy has Autism, a complex disorder of brain development. His behaviour can be perplexing and difficult, which has had a  […]

More than 35 million people around the world are currently displaced from their homes because of war, conflict and persecution. World Refugee Day, June 20, 2014, brings attention to the plight of these vulnerable people. Over 100 countries around the world will participate in social events, campaign for refugee rights and use social media to  […]

Toronto, June 19, 2014–The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre is honoured to announce The W. Garfield Weston Foundation’s $1 million gift to The Toronto Grace’s Infrastructure Renewal Project. The funds will be directed to the renovation of the health centre located at 650 Church Street. This generous donation has been awarded as a challenge  […]

June 20, 2014, marks one year since Canadians watched helplessly as powerful, high flood waters unleashed destruction on Calgary and much of southern Alberta, leaving more than a dozen towns declaring a state of emergency. Today, residents are still picking up the pieces of their lives and are, understandably, on edge when a lot of  […]

The Salvation Army helps vulnerable Canadians in 400 communities across the country. The following are links to media reports about The Salvation Army at work June 9-13, 2014. Brampton, Ont. On the heels of a fatal townhouse fire, Salvation Army volunteers handed out food and clothing in a parking lot turned refugee centre with emergency  […]

B.C. – When women and children flee abusive homes, The Salvation Army’s Kate Booth House in Vancouver offers immediate shelter and support. But that’s only a temporary solution and after 30 days they have to move on. One of the next stops for some is the Army’s Esther’s Place, a 4-apartment safe house where families  […]

The idea of a summer vacation—a week spent away from the hustle and bustle of it all—can be a distant fantasy for families in need, even more so if they are mothers of young children. Among the various camps offered by The Salvation Army, Moms & Tots Camp is unique. The combined camping experience for  […]

The Salvation Army appreciates the Government of Canada’s proposed legislation to increase penalties for those who perpetuate the demand and purchase of sexual services. More importantly, we welcome the Government’s initiative to provide additional support for the many vulnerable people in Canada wishing to escape the sex trade. The Salvation Army is acutely aware of  […]

Now that the gardening season is upon us, Salvation Army community gardens are appearing across the country. “There’s nothing that compares to growing your own food and donating what you can’t use to hungry people in your community,” says Michelle, who participates in The Salvation Army’s Community Garden project in Kitchener, Ont. On more than  […]

Just six months into her marriage, Kim made excuses for black eyes, broken bones and missing teeth. A few years later her little boy died—and his father was responsible. How did it all go wrong? Kim’s parents weren’t family oriented. As a child she received no hugs or cuddles, protection or guidance. Home was a  […]