Summer at The Salvation Army brings with it a number of new beginnings as officers around the country transfer to new appointments. Here at the Maritime Division we have eleven new officers starting in six locations. Here is our fifth instalment in a six-part series introducing you to them. Originally from Newfoundland, Majors Kent and  […]

Every year, Scotian Glen camp in Thorburn, NS, opens its doors to hundreds of children for week-long camping excursions. One of these camps is unique, however, as it invites a parent to come along as well. The 2012 Mom & Tots camp was held recently, over a beautiful week in August. The camp offered mothers  […]

Caption: From left-to-right, Marleeka Sisco, 13, Jeraiah Sisco, 9, and Jessiah Sisco, 12, pose with some of their new back-to-school supplies, picked up during annual distribution at Halifax Community and Family Services on Wednesday. The Salvation Army handed out 150 backpacks full of school supplies to children from low-income families at its Community and Family  […]

Caption: The Scotian Glen Mission Team poses with Major Judy Folkins, Corps Officer in Sussex, NB, and church volunteers, with fruit baskets prepared for elderly shut-ins. Summer at Scotian Glen Camp is winding down after a beautiful season which saw more than 600 children take advantage of the scenic Thorburn, NS, site. These underprivileged children  […]

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 11 new officers starting in six locations. Here is our fourth instalment in a six-part series introducing you to them. Originally from Newfoundland, Majors Wilson and  […]

Here in the Maritimes, The Salvation Army is guided by three advisory boards, in Halifax, Moncton and Saint John. These boards are comprised of business leaders and philanthropic supporters that offer support and strategic thinking from each member’s considerable experience and expertise. Today we present our latest entry in a series introducing you to members  […]

Terry Rielly, the “Teddy Bear Man” The 35th Annual Teddy Bears Picnic is scheduled for Saturday August 25th from 11-1 at Bannerman Park in St. John’s. The Teddy Bears Picnic is free, and The Salvation Army Community and Family Services will be there serving refreshments and collecting non-perishable food items for the Food Bank. The ‘Teddy  […]

The threat of rain did little to dampen the enthusiasm in Prince Edward Island this past weekend, as the rolling roads played host to the second annual charity memorial motorcycle ride in support of The Salvation Army. Nearly 100 bikes gathered for the ride, which serves as a memorial to fallen fellow motorcycle enthusiasts Paul  […]

Caption: Pauline Fryer, former Director of The Salvation Army’s Railton House in Dartmouth, is awarded the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal by Nova Scotia Premier Darrell Dexter on Friday in Halifax. King’s University College played host to a celebration for Nova Scotians that have made an impact in their community on Friday, as Premier Darrell Dexter  […]

Summer at The Salvation Army brings with it a number of new beginnings as officers around the country transfer to new appointments. Here at the Maritime Division we have eleven new officers starting in six locations. Here is our third instalment in a six-part series introducing you to them. Originally from Owen Sound, Ont., Captains  […]