For Yellowknife residents who struggle with their mental health, The Salvation Army is one of the few places they can come to for affordable support. Their mental health program aims to improve the quality of life for clients with mental health diagnoses. “We do as much as we can to stabilize their life and to  […]

With January comes the cold and the snow. While for many people this is only an issue when they are outside of their homes, for those experiencing homelessness it can be a matter of life and death. The Salvation Army in Barrie, Ont., runs a warming centre throughout the winter to keep people without shelter  […]

On August 17, Category 1 Hurricane Ernesto struck Bermuda, bringing up to 18 cm of heavy rainfall, massive waves, and strong winds that reached up to 168 km gusts, downing trees. Approximately 75 percent of the Island lost power, which caused cancellations and disruptions. Throughout an entire weekend, Salvation Army volunteers, as part of the  […]

For 14 years, Lisa Heinzinger was a familiar and friendly face to guests and staff at The Salvation Army’s Belkin House community kitchen in Vancouver. Belkin House is a facility that provides a home to the homeless and those who are at risk of homelessness. Lisa volunteered five days a week, helped in the kitchen  […]