Although the exact number of people who are trafficked in Canada is unknown, there is growing evidence of its widespread occurrence. When The Salvation Army’s Take-a-Break ladies group in Oshawa, Ont., learned that this form of modern-day slavery was prevalent in their community, they became educated and involved. “A few years ago, our Bible study  […]

“I can’t imagine what life was like for my father who served in the Second World War,” says Kathleen. “I do know that he always told us stories about the kindness of The Salvation Army, which left a lasting impression on him during a very traumatic time.” Every Remembrance Day, The Salvation Army, along with  […]

Today, more than ever, young people are encouraged to learn to identify their feelings and talk about them before they become angry. TASK (Teen Anger Management Skills) is an eight-week program that helps teens learn to express their anger in healthy ways. “TASK begins by showing students how to recognize that they are angry,” says  […]

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  […]