When Denise came to Calgary in 2015, she had $30 in her pocket. She wanted a fresh start in life but had nowhere to go. Living on the streets would have to be home. Then she found The Salvation Army. “Without The Salvation Army, I don’t know where I would be,” says Denise. “I don’t  […]

The Salvation Army’s 29th annual Santa Shuffle is just around the corner. On Saturday, December 7, 2019, and in 37 cities across Canada, participants will lace up their shoes for the 5K Fun Run and 1K Elf Walk that raises funds for local Salvation Army programs and services. “My first Santa Shuffle with my family  […]

Culture shock. Depression. Anger. Life after prison can be a difficult transition. In Dundas, Ont., The Salvation Army’s Ellen Osler Home, a historic Tudor-style house, offers a safe living environment, life-skills resources, programs and community referrals for federal female parolees as they work toward community reintegration. “Ellen Osler Home gave me the resources, confidence and  […]

“Disaster risk reduction has become a hot topic in emergency management circles in recent years,” says Perron Goodyear, director of emergency disaster services for The Salvation Army’s Canada and Bermuda Territory. “In the past, the focus for emergency management professionals was mostly on response to incidents followed, out of necessity, by long-term recovery. Recently, however,  […]

“The Salvation Army treats people like human beings―family,” says volunteer, Roydell. “This keeps me coming back.” During the season of Thanksgiving in 2018, Roydell’s employer, one of Bermuda’s luxury resorts, offered to supply The Salvation Army’s soup kitchen in Hamilton with a traditional Thanksgiving turkey dinner. Wanting to support the vulnerable in her community, Roydell,  […]

At an early age, Greg’s rage was explosive. He was a child unable to cope with his emotions and turned to drugs. After 20 years on a downward spiral of drug abuse and criminal activity, he successfully beat his addiction with help from The Salvation Army. “There was a lot of anger at home and  […]

More than two weeks after Hurricane Dorian delivered devastating blows to two of the major islands in the Bahamas, The Salvation Army’s relief efforts have expanded to help with the growing need. Working closely with the Bahamian government, The Salvation Army is providing support that includes supplies and emotional and spiritual care. The Salvation Army  […]

The back-to-school season can be very stressful for low-income families and children. To alleviate some of their financial burdens, The Salvation Army in Sarnia, Ont., developed a unique program that helps to ensure that the start of the school year is exciting for all children and their families. “All children deserve to have a good  […]

In the aftermath of Hurricane Dorian, The Salvation Army continues to help those affected. “The Salvation Army is committed to assisting those affected by Hurricane Dorian for as long as we are needed,” says Perron Goodyear, territorial director of emergency disaster services in Canada and Bermuda. In the Maritimes, emergency disaster services personnel are on  […]