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Stories of Hope–Rebuilding Dignity and Transforming Futures
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…
Clean Water Transforms Lives in Kenya West
2nd January 2026
Due in part to limited access to clean water, mothers and children in Kenya West face life-threatening health challenges. Access to clean water is more than a basic need—it’s essential…
Young Donor Teams Up with The Salvation Army to Keep Children Warm
2nd January 2026
What started with a single $5 donation has now become an annual tradition for Owen Hewett, a 12-year-old from Napanee, Ont., who is passionate about ensuring less fortunate children have…
Tax-Deductible Year-End Gifts Make Twice the Impact for People In Need
29th December 2025
As we conclude another year, Canada continues to see a rise in people struggling to meet basic needs. According to a recent Salvation Army survey, only 46 percent of respondents…
Salvation Army Welcomes Hundreds for Christmas Lunch
25th December 2025
On Christmas Day, The Salvation Army’s Vancouver Harbour Light will continue a yearly tradition. From 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Christmas lunch, part of its daily Community Meal program,…