Who would have thought that the need for a community to come together would be amid a pandemic? When Terry and Carol Adams saw their house in flames, the circumstances necessitated immediate action. The fire seemed to be insignificant at first, but it became apparent that a power outage occurred in their home, which resulted  […]

There is no better path to solving challenges than the famous saying, “Two heads are better than one.” The Salvation Army’s supporters and partners know the unique needs of vulnerable people in their local   communities and play a fundamental part in giving hope and help to struggling Canadians. Islamic Relief Canada, an international organization, provides  […]

GENERAL Brian Peddle, the leader of the worldwide Salvation Army, has become the latest global leader to sign the World Health Organization (WHO) Vaccine Equity Declaration. Adding his name to the document on 2 March 2021, the General gives thanks to God for the vaccine which he describes as an ‘answer to prayer’. But he  […]

Judy Peifer had no idea that one of her coworkers had nominated her for “Change the Narrative SC”, a program in Swift Current, Sask., to celebrate essential workers who go the extra mile, especially during a pandemic. “I wondered why the staff was meeting in the gym,” says Judy. “When I heard ‘we want to  […]

Across Canada, Salvation Army staff, supporters and volunteers continue to demonstrate acts of hope to those in need. Rosemarie Bryan, community and family services coordinator at The Salvation Army’s Etobicoke Temple in Toronto, Ontario, believes that partnerships and working together can help uplift everyone who needs help. “The clients, staff and volunteers—we are all a family” “The  […]

The pandemic has impacted many things, including children’s mental health. In Spryfield, N.S., The Salvation Army’s after-school program is boosting children’s spirits by giving them the opportunity to socialize in a safe way while creating a sense of stability during uncertain times. “Children come right after school where they have been wearing masks all day.  […]

For the past two years, and every Saturday night, The Salvation Army’s mobile feeding unit in Williams Lake, B.C., has been a lifeline for those experiencing homelessness and the vulnerable. In the winter months, the unit is a particularly welcome site that can prevent serious injuries and even death from exposure to the cold. “I’ve  […]

Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has unleashed a growing hunger crisis worldwide. One country hit hard is Costa Rica, and now The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda is helping to provide food to men, women, and children devastated by homelessness and poverty there.   “Our goal was to provide food support to  […]

Emmanuel was just a year away from graduating high school when his father was killed in a road accident in Zambia. Suddenly his education was in doubt.   “Being a single parent with three children, I knew it would be difficult for me to look after Emmanuel and his education,” says Emmanuel’s mother.   But  […]