Four-Year-Old Fundraiser Steps Up for Community

Posted on 17th September 2020, by Maritime
From dropping change into a Christmas kettle to donating used clothes to a thrift store, each Maritimer has a different way they show their support for The Salvation Army. Harold Kwan of Moncton likes to show his support by taking part in fundraising events. The only difference – he’s just four years old. Sharing and  […]

The Salvation Army: Anti-Racism Address

Posted on 10th September 2020, by The Salvation Army in Canada
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Greetings, I come to you today to acknowledge the deep concern around the ongoing scourge of racism in our country and world. We see the frustration and anger boiling over on the daily news, and our hearts ache at the injustice. We acknowledge that Black, Indigenous and other people of colour continue to be marginalized  […]
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ABC Snack Program Combats Hunger in Cape Breton Classrooms

Posted on 8th September 2020, by Maritime
School may look different this year, but hunger and bullying is still a reality for thousands of children. In Cape Breton, The Salvation Army’s ABC Snack Program is providing nutrition for children in need, without singling them out in front of their peers. Children who experience hunger are often unable to focus and are distracted  […]
Note: all COVID-19 health and safety guidelines were upheld during this gathering. While the pandemic may have prevented typical gatherings, the ladies at The Salvation Army Fredericton Church still found a way to safely connect – backyard style. “Eleven of our women’s fellowship ladies met for the first time since COVID-19 for an outdoor lemonade  […]

Thrift Store Shoppers Share Their Reasons to Shop Second-Hand

Posted on 26th August 2020, by The Salvation Army in Canada
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The Salvation Army’s National Recycling Operations serve through retail and recycling by diverting waste from landfills with 106 thrift stores and 10 distribution and recycling centres. These frequent thrift shoppers from different walks of life give their reasons for shopping second-hand. Kristen is passionate about sustainable living and climate justice. “Shopping at Salvation Army thrift  […]

How to Prepare for an Emergency in 2020

Posted on 24th August 2020, by Maritime
Emergencies and natural disasters occur quickly and often without warning. As hurricane season approaches in the Maritimes, The Salvation Army is working to ensure everyone is prepared when disaster strikes. In 2019, Hurricane Dorian wreaked havoc across our region, particularly Nova Scotia. The storm caused trees to be uprooted, extensive roof damage, power outages and  […]
This year, Salvation Army’s Scotian Glen camp was unable to open due to COVID-19, but that hasn’t stopped the team from finding creative ways to bring the fun of camp to families at home. One in particular has quickly become a favourite, and that’s Camp-in-a-Box. “It’s a box filled with fun”, says Major Carson Decker,  […]

Redevelopment of Youth and Children Ministries in Quebec

Posted on 3rd August 2020, by The Salvation Army in Canada
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For more than eighty years Camp Lac I’Achigan has been the corner stone of youth and children’s ministry in the division. For many the camp has been the backdrop to many significant spiritual moments in their life. Times when God’s spirit moved, when hearts were stirred and commitments made. Collectively, we thank God for all  […]
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