The Salvation Army’s World Leader, General Shaw Clifton, has announced the official opening of The Salvation Army’s work in Nicaragua. On March 1, 2010, Nicaragua became the 120th country in which the Army is officially at work. The Salvation Army is in good standing with the Nicaraguan authorities and prospects for the future development of  […]

On Thursday evening, March 18th, The Skyliners Big Band transformed the Barrie City Hall Rotunda into a make belief ballroom in support of The Salvation Army’s Tents For Haiti Campaign. “What a fantastic night”, said Jeff Robertson, spokesperson for The Salvation Army. “We were able to raise over $1200, and had a lot of fun  […]

Thanks to the local chapter of the Insurance Brokers Association in Hamilton, people will be keeping warm in March this year. A donation of 75 blankets was made by the Insurance Brokers Association of Hamilton at their luncheon at the Waterfront Centre to The Salvation Army’s Booth Centre. The Centre in downtown Hamilton provides shelter,  […]

The W. Garfield Weston Foundation Partners with The Salvation Army to Improve Services for Women Who Struggle with Substance Abuse For Immediate Release Toronto – March 9, 2010 – Today at 3:30 pm, The W. Garfield Weston Foundation will present The Salvation Army Homestead (78 Admiral Rd, Toronto) a residential recovery program for women struggling  […]

On May 1, 2010, the Heritage Brass will be taking part in a Tri-Band Festival at Scarborough Citadel featuring Jubilee Brass from London Ontario, the Legacy Brass from Ottawa and the Heritage Brass from Toronto. This is guaranteed to be an excellent evening of great Salvation Army music. Tickets are available from Norm Ritson at  […]

Attention News Editors: Salvation Army supports proposed changes to Disbursement Quota Changes Will Provide Increased Flexibility in Meeting Needs of Canadians OTTAWA, March 5 /CNW/ – The proposed changes to the Disbursement Quota announced yesterday in the 2010 federal budget are widely supported by The Salvation Army. The removal of the quota will provide The  […]

The Salvation Army Toronto Grace Health Centre Foundation Board of Trustees has decided to close the Foundation and centralize the funds and fundraising operations within the hospital’s existing administrative operations effective March 2, 2010. “Accountability and integrity are the hallmarks of Salvation Army ministry” says, Captain John Murray, Foundation Chair. “We believe the best decision  […]

Following Chile’s devastating earthquake on February 27, the immediate need is still food, water and medicine. The Salvation Army has been working in Chile since 1909 and its emergency services were immediately mobilized to provide support and comfort. Salvation Army personnel are fine, but a lot of Salvation Army properties were damaged. Concepcion is one  […]

A 40′ container packed and sent on November 30 has arrived safely at The Salvation Army’s Howard Hospital in Zimbabwe. The Howard Hospital continues to be one of the only fully operational public hospitals in the country, providing medical services for 155,000 patient visits a year. The shipment took three months to arrive. The container  […]