Our Inclusivity Statement

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory works in over 400 communities to support vulnerable people with access to essential needs. With over 140 years of service in Canada, The Salvation Army provides hunger relief through food banks, community meals, and feeding programs; shelter and housing support for people who are unhoused, rehabilitation services for individuals struggling with substance use disorder; Emergency Disaster Services teams that respond to people in crisis with practical and emotional and spiritual support; and much more.

DIGNITY FOR ALL

We believe in creating a welcoming space of hope, care, and dignity for everyone.

Anyone who comes to The Salvation Army will receive assistance based solely on their need and our capacity to help, regardless of race, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, age or religion. We uphold the dignity of all people, believing that all are equal in the eyes of God, and firmly oppose the mistreatment of any person. Community members and staff who identify as members of marginalized communities are welcome in all our churches, places of employment, and programs.

EQUITY FOR ALL

The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.

When we hire, we are clear about our values and our Christian identity. We explain our mission to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. While we have a code of conduct on ethical and legal issues, we don’t ask staff to sign a lifestyle code of conduct. We want staff to focus on serving anyone in need out of their love for Christ and out of their innate desire to make a positive difference in the world.

ACCESSIBILITY FOR ALL

When providing programs and services, The Salvation Army is committed to accommodating all those in need without unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age, race, ethnicity, religion, sex, marital status, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other characteristic in accordance with our capacity to help.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

1. Does The Salvation Army serve the 2SLGBTQIA+ community?

Yes, any person who walks through our doors will receive assistance based on their need and our capacity to help. We meet human needs in His name without discrimination.

• Does The Salvation Army provide shelter to transgender people?

Yes, no matter how an individual self-identifies, we serve them in the same manner as any other person seeking assistance. We are aware and grieved that the 2SLGBTQIA+ community often experiences barriers and injustice when seeking help. The Salvation Army seeks to be a welcome, safe place for all who need us.

• What is The Salvation Army doing to educate and inform staff on inclusivity?

We provide training to staff on inclusion, cultural sensitivity, and unconscious bias, vehemently oppose hateful and discriminatory speech and behaviour, and modify spaces and language, when possible, to be accessible to all people.