Vonda with kitchen supplies in background
For the past 20 years, Vonda Knipfel has worked as the suppertime cook at The Salvation Army’s Waterston Centre in Regina. It is a job she loves and that helped bring stability to her life. However, the journey to get there was not an easy one. Vonda is a survivor of the “’60s Scoop”, a  […]

Back-to-School Program Eases Mother’s Financial Strain

Posted on 6th August 2024, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army worker holds five backpacks for distribution
As students prepare for their upcoming school year, back-to-school shopping becomes a focus for parents across Canada. Markers, backpacks, pencils and binders are some of the most popular items. While it may not seem like a lot, the cost of these supplies can be challenging, especially for families with multiple children in school. For Desiree  […]

EDS Teams Serve on the Front Lines of Alberta Wildfires

Posted on 1st August 2024, by SalvationArmy.ca
EDS workers in mobile van prepare food and hydration
Over the past week, fast-moving wildfires have been active in Jasper, Alta., and its surrounding areas, causing heavy damage and forcing more than 25,000 people to evacuate. Since July 23, The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) teams across the Army’s Prairies and Northern Territories Division, have been actively serving the communities affected by providing  […]
EDS staff serve food and water to YMCA resident
On July 22, a fire broke out at the downtown YMCA in Hamilton. This tragedy forced the evacuation of 173 residents of a transitional housing residence that operated on the premises. Throughout the week, The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team supported those affected by providing them with food, clothing, emotional and spiritual support.  […]