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For much of her life, Kim McEachern struggled to find a stable home where she could feel safe and secure. She grew up within the children’s aid system and as…
Featured, General Interest, Hope Stories
By Simran Rambhia For some families, the hardest question of the day isn’t “What’s for dinner?” it’s “Would there be enough?” For some families, putting a healthy meal on the table isn’t always…
Santa Shuffle
by Simran Rambhia For children in Hamilton, a week at summer camp can feel like a lifetime of memories.  Funds raised through The Santa shuffle help The Salvation Army Hamilton Community & Family…
Santa Shuffle
For Murray Crook, The Salvation Army in Hamilton, Ont., has stood by at different points in his life, supporting him through difficult periods and giving hope. This connection initially began…
Featured, General Interest
On one December morning, people in Whitby put on Santa hats, tie their shoes and come together for the Santa Shuffle.  by Simran Rambhia Every year, The Santa Shuffle brings people together to run,…
Santa Shuffle

From Despair to Hope (WATCH)

 18th September 2026
Arriving in Canada alone with only a suitcase and limited English, Atti faced, depression, trauma and isolation. With support from The Salvation Army, she found safety, healing and a sense…
General Interest
by Simran Rambhia There are some things you notice right away.  A table filled with food. A child is opening a Christmas gift. A cup of hot chocolate warming cold hands. Laughter filling a room. …
Santa Shuffle
The municipality of Summerland, B.C., was heavily affected by the recent Bald Range wildfire. This blaze started on Aug. 7 and forced the evacuation of more than 20,000 people. Since…
Emergency Disaster Services, Featured, General Interest
This month, The Salvation Army Thrift Store’s National Recycling Operations (NRO), is encouraging Canadians to shop pre-owned at its thrift stores across Canada as part of Secondhand September. This is…
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