To assist people with limited incomes, The Salvation Army in Strathroy, Ont., is providing a free income tax clinic where volunteers do tax returns for eligible people. “I live on a fixed income,” says Joy Knight, 72. “The Salvation Army’s assistance means I don’t have to borrow money from family or delay payment of a  […]

Between 1883 and 1998, the Canadian government sent over 150,000 Aboriginal children to residential schools across the country that were designed to make them forget their language and culture, and where many suffered abuse. Inuk was just nine years old when he was sent from his traditional native home to a residential school. At first,  […]

Two years ago, 76-year-old Irene had an unfortunate injury. Her physical damage meant she could no longer function on her own and required long-term care. The Salvation Army’s Grace Manor in Ottawa provided her with nursing assistance, rehabilitation services and help with daily living. “I improved so much that I can now take care of  […]

With wind speeds reaching 124 miles per hour (200 km/hour), Cyclone Idai has caused widespread devastation across a large swathe of Mozambique, Malawi and Zimbabwe. Local media reports suggest that 1,000 people have lost their lives in Mozambique alone. With roads flooded and the regional airport closed, 500,000 people have been cut off in Beira,  […]

Following mass shootings at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, which have claimed at least 49 lives, members of The Salvation Army–particularly those near the sites of these attacks–were able to provide support and transport for those who needed it. Members of The Salvation Army’s Christchurch City Corps (church) are working at the hospital where  […]

Feeding the hungry. Providing sufficient footwear for cold weather. Offering a listening ear.  Whatever the need, The Salvation Army’s Community Response Unit (CRU), a mobile kitchen in Halifax, is helping the vulnerable during some of the coldest days of winter. “One young lady ate four bowls of soup because she had no food in her  […]

Regent Park, located in downtown Toronto, is recognized as having the highest concentration of child poverty in Toronto’s north-west. To give the children a boost and help them escape the pressures of home, The Salvation Army’s March break camp provides them with a weekend away and activity-filled days in a fun, safe and inclusive environment.  […]

According to Health Canada, one in seven Canadians consumes high enough quantities of alcohol to put them in danger. Sadly, the most tragic consequences of excessive drinking are often found in children who witness the abuse. “One in seven Canadians consumes high enough quantities of alcohol to put them in danger.” “Growing up in an  […]