News and Stories
Stories of Hope–Rebuilding Dignity and Transforming Futures
One Lap to Run. One More to Cheer. Four Years to Remember.
6th October 2026
By Simran Rambhia It started with a small group from Booth University College. In 2023, they signed up for The Salvation Army’s Santa Shuffle in Winnipeg, ready for a fun…
Where One Open Door Can Lead to Another
3rd October 2026
Sometimes, the most important thing you can offer someone is a place to come back to. By Simran Rambhia In St. John’s, The Salvation Army’s Ches Penney Centre of Hope and…
Calgary Keeps the Spirit of Generosity Alive
1st October 2026
By Simran Rambhia The Santa Shuffle may take place on one festive morning, but in Calgary, its impact lasts all year. It can be found in a family’s food hamper,…
More Than a Meal, More Than a Garden, More Than a Welcome
25th September 2026
by Simran Rambhia Imagine arriving somewhere with little more than the clothes you are wearing, unsure of what tomorrow will bring. Then you walk through the door and find that…
The Run That Makes Room at the Table
23rd September 2026
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…
Your Steps Can Give a Child a Summer to Remember
22nd September 2026
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…
In Whitby, Hope Doesn’t End with Christmas
20th September 2026
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,…
The Things You Don’t See Can Change Everything
18th September 2026
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. …
Taking the Next Step Starts Together
15th September 2026
“If you want to go far, run together.” by Simran Rambhia At The Willows Family Life Centre in Langley, B.C., moving forward is not something people have to do alone. …