On Board Newsletter

Robert takes charge of the grill, preparing lunch for staff, volunteers, and first responders on the scene.
Robert Baldauf has a long history of volunteering with The Salvation Army. He has been the chair of the Calgary Advisory Board for many years, and after recently relocating to Edmonton, he has become a member of the board there as well. While in Edmonton, Robert was interested in becoming a volunteer for Emergency Disaster  […]

Week on Parliament Hill Offers Opportunity for Advocacy

Posted on 22nd October 2024, by SalvationArmy.ca
Speaker with national leaders from The Salvation Army across Canada Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada / Président de la chambre des communes du Canada Ottawa, Ontario, on 08 May, 2024. © HOC-CDC Credit:Christian Diotte, House of Commons Photo Services
In May, the Canada and Bermuda Territory’s public affairs team hosted the second annual Salvation Army Week on the Hill, bringing 60 Army representatives to Ottawa to influence and inform lawmakers and politicians on behalf of the people the Army serves. Among those representatives were executive leaders, Commissioners Lee and Debbie Graves, Colonels John and  […]

Salvation Army Hosts Informative Luncheon in Victoria

Posted on 22nd October 2024, by SalvationArmy.ca
Jonathan Hopkins, ARC executive director, shares ARC’s mission and guiding principles.
The Salvation Army hosted a community gathering at the Victoria Addictions and Rehabilitation Centre (ARC) on April 29, 2024, where director Jonathan Hopkins presented to a diverse audience. Attendees included current and prospective ARC community council members, advisory board members, government and municipal councillors David Thompson, Margret Gardiner and Krista Loughton, local business neighbours and  […]

Salvation Army Expands Community Outreach with New Langford Thrift Store

Posted on 22nd October 2024, by SalvationArmy.ca
Advisory Board members at ribbon cutting ceremony
The Salvation Army in Langford, on Vancouver Island, celebrated the grand opening of its newest and largest thrift store on June 6, 2024, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The 11,000-square-foot store, situated in the former Capital Iron building, marks the organization’s seventh location in the Greater Victoria area. The highly anticipated event drew a crowd of  […]

National Advisory Board Tours Salvation Army Facilities in Calgary

Posted on 22nd October 2024, by SalvationArmy.ca
Advisory Board members see new community playground
The National Advisory Board (NAB) recently visited Calgary, offering encouragement and support to several key Salvation Army centres in the area. Their trip included stops at the Forest Lawn Community Resource Centre, the downtown Booth Centre, and the Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre, each serving as crucial hubs for meeting the diverse needs of Calgary’s  […]

Honouring Lt-Colonel Mel Bond’s 62 Years of Exceptional Service

Posted on 22nd October 2024, by SalvationArmy.ca
General Linda Bond (Rtd) accepts the award of exceptional service on behalf of her brother, Lt-Col Mel Bond
Lt-Colonel Mel Bond’s remarkable 62 years of ministry through Salvation Army public relations and development work stand as a testament to his unwavering dedication and exceptional service within The Salvation Army. He was ordained and commissioned as a Salvation Army officer on June 28, 1958, and four years later was appointed to Public Relations where  […]

In Memoriam

Posted on 22nd October 2024, by SalvationArmy.ca
Ross Yarnell
Ross Yarnell was a dedicated leader and supporter of The Salvation Army’s mission to meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities where we serve. Both Ross and his father served as chair of the Winnipeg Advisory Board, providing valuable guidance. Ross was also part of the board at Grace Hospital in  […]