When the pandemic struck, Jessica, a single mother of three, had to deal with several challenges that significantly impacted her family’s life. She lost her job, and her mental health took a hit. On top of that, her family was evicted from their home due to a dispute with the landlord. Fortunately, The Salvation Army’s  […]

The Salvation Army in Orillia, Ont., has been running a weekly street ministry since 2016, providing essential help to the vulnerable population. Every Friday, a parked Emergency and Disaster Services (EDS) truck serves meals to anyone who drops by. Led by EDS Coordinator, Ron vanDeursen, the street ministry team has not missed a Friday run  […]

In 2023, the wildfire season was the most destructive in British Columbia’s recorded history. The Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services responded in a variety of ways, according to local needs and in partnership with other agencies. Services to support evacuees, first responders and other emergency management workers included meals, water bottles, snacks, hygiene kits, blankets  […]

As we approach the end of 2023, it is important to note that charitable donations made before December 31 can be used as deductions against this year’s tax return. Canadians have many reasons to donate that include compassion for those is need and caring about members of the community. Will you consider sharing the spirit  […]

For decades, The Salvation Army in Windsor, Ont., has hosted an annual Christmas dinner open to everyone in the community. This year, the event took place on Dec 13, serving over 650 guests. The dinner took place at St. Clair Centre for the Arts. A traditional Christmas menu was served, and the event had live  […]

Moving to a new country will always be a daunting experience. For many families, moving to Canada usually means they must make some financial sacrifices until they can settle in. The Salvation Army in Peterborough, Ont., is ensuring  that new families in town can enjoy a wonderful holiday season with food and toys for their  […]

For over a decade, The Salvation Army in Bermuda has hosted the Fill the Truck of Hope event,which supports families with food and gifts ahead of the Christmas season. Over 800 families benefit from this initiative each year. The concept of Fill the Truck is simple. The goal is to collect donations for The Salvation  […]