Salvation Army personnel in Spain are responding to the earthquake that hit Lorca, Murcia, on May 11. The 5.1-magnitude quake, combined with an earlier 4.4-magnitude tremor, killed nine people and caused damage to 80 percent of the town’s buildings. The nearest Salvation Army church is in Alicante, more than 80 miles away. The pastors have  […]

Poverty and homelessness are the two fastest growing epidemics in Canada. As the number of homeless older adults is expected to increase with the aging of the baby boomers, improving service delivery to reach this population is important. Officials at The Salvation Army’s Booth Centre in Calgary say baby boomers are losing their jobs and  […]

With flood levels in South Western Manitoba at a critical stage, The Salvation Army is mobilized, responding and working diligently to address the physical and spiritual needs of those impacted by this disaster. To date, more than 10,000 meals have been served throughout SW Manitoba. In addition to portable canteen units The Army has provided  […]

The Salvation Army and other community groups in Winnipeg organized a night of pampering for sex-trade workers that included a yoga session, karaoke and a portrait studio. Freshly baked cookies and cheese-laden pizza was served. Make-up and facials gave participants some sense of pride. One sex worker commented they were still people even though they  […]

Steve Bell, one of Canada’s most prolific contemporary Christian gospel recording artists, will be appearing in London and Hamilton, Ont., in support of The Salvation Army’s Dignity Project. Steve Bell will bring his Kindness tour to London on May 13, and Hamilton on May 14, in a solo concert. The London engagement will be held  […]

Thanks to Xenophon Strategies for donating FREE tickets to the Dignity Speaks event! A limited number are available on a first come, first serve basis. Email dignity@can.salvationarmy.org now to secure your tickets.

Thanks to Xenophon Strategies for donating FREE tickets to the Dignity Speaks event! A limited number are available on a first come, first serve basis. Email dignity@can.salvationarmy.org now to secure your tickets.

The Salvation Army is announcing May as Dignity Month in support of the Dignity Project and its annual Red Shield Campaign. The Campaign aims to raise money to fight poverty across Canada. “With the launch of our annual May Red Shield Campaign, there’s no better time for us to declare a month devoted to restoring  […]

Toronto, ON, May 4, 2011 – The Salvation Army is announcing May as Dignity Month in support of the Dignity Project and its annual Red Shield Campaign. The Campaign aims to raise money to fight poverty across Canada. The Salvation Army’s Dignity Project launched in March with a goal of educating the public about the  […]