Indigenous Ministries Highlights

Posted on 2nd February 2024, by SalvationArmy.ca
Commissioner Tracey Tidd along with Captain Crystal Porter (in traditional wear)
While Salvation Army leadership gathered at Parliament Hill in May 2023, Indigenous voices were amplified at an Indigenous listening event. In partnership with Salvation Army Government Relations, the Territorial Indigenous Ministries Consultant and Associate Territorial Indigenous Ministries Consultant interviewed four Indigenous people connected to The Salvation Army. Through questions and conversations, they shared their visions  […]

Langley’s Salvation Army Shelter Allows Pets to Keep Families Together

Posted on 1st February 2024, by SalvationArmy.ca
Shelter guest with pet dog
One of the main focuses of The Salvation Army’s Gateway of Hope shelter in Langley, B.C., is to ensure that residents have accessibility and comfort. To promote a welcoming and positive environment, the Gateway of Hope allows guests to access all shelter services with their pets. According to Residential Services Manager, Cristina Schneiter, it is  […]
Collage of two clients holding cats. Portraits of two cats
Participants of four programs from The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope, now share their living space with some friendly four-legged friends. Dr. Bob, Wilson, Freddie, and Leroy are the names of the four cats who were brought into the Centre of Hope’s facilities, to accompany the residents and bring them some joy. The new pet  […]

Celebrating Achievements, Building the Future

Posted on 15th January 2024, by SalvationArmy.ca
Two shoppers leave salvation army thrift store holding bags
A message from the managing director of The Salvation Army’s National Recycling Operations Our Thrift Store operations have had a profound impact within our shared communities across Canada last fiscal year. More than just retail spaces, our stores are an integral part of our mission to serve and uplift our communities, while helping preserve our  […]