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A Father’s Mental Health Journey with The Salvation Army
20th January 2026
For years, Barry Gaune struggled with depression and addiction. While he did manage to get sober, his life later faced an even tougher battle. He lost his son and grief…
It has become an annual tradition for students from St. Patrick High School in Yellowknife to support The Salvation Army during the holiday season through food donations. As part of…
A Newcomer’s Story of Strength and Courage (WATCH)
14th January 2026
Isaac, a caregiver student originally from Kenya, shares his journey of coming to Canada in search of a better future for his family. Arriving in Canada with only one small…
Salvation Army Shelter Expands to Better Serve Residents
13th January 2026
As a result of growing demand and long waitlists, the family program at L’Abri d’espoir in Montreal has expanded its capacity. This service provides shelter to women, particularly mothers experiencing…
Year in Review 2025 (WATCH)
8th January 2026
The year 2025 was one of meaningful impact for The Salvation Army. Because of your support, millions of meals were served, families across Canada received critical help and communities were…
Salvation Army Snowsuit Drive Keeps Children Warm
8th January 2026
With winter well underway, The Salvation Army in Napanee, Ont., stepped up early this year to ensure children had appropriate cold-weather attire. For the third consecutive year, The Salvation Army…
Ending Child Marriage in Zambia
7th January 2026
After successfully completing exams to advance to senior secondary school, Mervis’ future looked bright. However, like far too many young girls in Zambia, Mervis dropped out of school to get…
Bermuda Partnership Helps Meet Essential Need
6th January 2026
We may not think about it much. Perhaps we take them for granted. But socks are an essential item, vital to foot health and comfort. While this basic necessity is…
Children in Paraguay Reach Their Full Potential
5th January 2026
Luca,* a young student in Paraguay, was struggling in school, especially with math and basic reading comprehension. As a result, he suffered low self-esteem. Public schools are severely under-resourced, and…