At our locations across the Maritimes, volunteers are often the heart of The Salvation Army programs and services, and Westville Corps (NS) is no exception. Captains Neil and Dolores Abbott say they are blessed to have dedicated volunteers like Ginny and Wayne Vacheresse, a husband and wife team to give generously of their time and  […]

Last weekend, more than 100 youth delegates and leaders descended upon Scotian Glen Camp in Thorburn, NS, for Youth Together 2013. The theme of the weekend, Justice League, was designed to inspire youth to take a stance on social injustices in our world today, with time for fun and fellowship built in. “It was an  […]

Recently we have received many calls and emails to our offices, as well as comments on our Facebook page and through Twitter, about The Salvation Army and LGBTQ discrimination. There are two issues about which most people are generally concerned. These include: — First, a photo-shopped image of two Salvation Army kettle workers below a  […]

Time to lace up the sneakers and start training – the Santa Shuffle fun run is just two months away. An annual tradition to ring in the Christmas season, the event offers a five-kilometre run, or a one-kilometre walk, all taking place on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013. This year’s event will take place in five  […]

Staples in Miramichi, NB, recently made a donation of nearly $2,000 to support children going back to school in that northern New Brunswick community. That location of the venerable office supply giant raised the funds through donations from their customers. When patrons were told of the cause, they readily donated to help the children in  […]

A partnership that usually convenes at the sites of local disasters will have an opportunity to be recognized in better circumstances next month, when the Inaugural Saint John Fire Department Gala takes place. The gala, scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 5, at the Saint John Trade and Convention Centre, will raise funds for Salvation Army programs  […]

A long-time supporter of the Community Response Unit, Investors Group presented The Salvation Army with a cheque for $3,000 recently, continuing their commitment to this initiative. The Community Response Unit (CRU) is a multi-purpose vehicle that serves as a mobile canteen for the Division’s Emergency Disaster Services. It gets called into action when crises strike  […]

More than 200 Islanders came out to enjoy great music and show their support for The Salvation Army Bedford MacDonald House at a ceilidh held at the Kiwanis/Shriners Bingo Country Club in Charlottetown recently. Emceed by organizer Barb Perry, the event featured top notch entertainers from across the province, including Janet and Joseph Hebert, Stan  […]

Summer at The Salvation Army brings with it a number of new beginnings as officers around the country transfer to new appointments. Here in the Maritime Division we have 13 new officers starting in five locations. Today we bring you the final post in our seven-part series introducing you to them. Originally from Peterview, NL,  […]

Summer at The Salvation Army brings with it a number of new beginnings as officers around the country transfer to new appointments. Here in the Maritime Division we have 13 new officers starting in five locations. Today we bring you the sixth of our seven-part series introducing you to them. Major Velma and Captain Bill  […]