male and female play a board game
The Community and Family Services team at The Salvation Army in Burlington, Ont. has a clear goal for the community events they are hosting this year. Their objective is for everyone to connect, socialize, and take a break from the screens. “My personal goal for this year, for all our programs, is to have a  […]

The Salvation Army’s “Craft & Chat” Revives Community Bond and Kindness

Posted on 7th September 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
lady knitting
Major Dena Hepditch was appointed to The Salvation Army in Red Deer, Alta., in August 2020. It was a time of great uncertainty as the COVID-19 pandemic still loomed. After spending the first year unable to see much of the community, Major Hepditch knew that once everything opened up, they would need to do something  […]

Toy Lending Library Helps Children Develop New Skills

Posted on 20th July 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Two children enjoy toy apparatus with slide
The Salvation Army in Guelph, Ont., in collaboration with Hand Print Kids, offers a free Toy Lending Library to support families who need toys to promote their child’s development. The toys can be borrowed for two weeks, and the toy selection is rotated every seven weeks. In 2021, Occupational Therapist with Hand Print Kids, Carol  […]
male and female graduates stir in roasting pans
Recently, The Salvation Army’s Edmonton Centre of Hope (ECOH) celebrated their first Community Kitchen graduating class, a new program aiming to empower participants to thrive in recovery with nutrition education. Five people completed the 12-week cooking and skills program through a partnership between ECOH’s Cornerstone Residence and Edmonton Temple, where the commercial kitchen is located.  […]