Another link in the chain of community support Is available through The Salvation Army in Listowel, Ontario, with funding from United Way Perth-Huron. HOPE Links North Perth offers individuals who are at risk of homelessness,  underemployed, living in or at risk of poverty, or facing mental health challenges, a place to take a hot shower,  […]

Thunder Bay’s Journey to Life Centre is back with a Field of Greens. The community garden is again alive with fresh vegetables taking root in the plots at The Salvation Army building. Field of Greens started in 2009 but was forced to take a break for several years because of the pandemic and construction of  […]

The Salvation Army Lawson Ministries is hosting an open house in celebration of 40 years of supporting Adults with Developmental Disabilities in Hamilton. The event will take place at the Paparella Innovative Arts Centre at 333 King Street East in Downtown Hamilton on Friday June 17th from 2:00 to 5:00 pm. “It’s going to be  […]

On June 3, The Salvation Army brought a sweet treat to essential service providers and frontline workers in communities across Ontario. In 1917, the ‘Doughnut Lassies’ first brought morale-boosting doughnuts to soldiers on the front lines during World War I. Doughnuts were even cooked in the helmets of American soldiers. In this tradition, The Salvation  […]

Overcoming homelessness requires a safe and supportive environment where people can rebuild their lives. But they do not have to go through this alone. The Salvation Army in Ontario has 300 beds available nightly in transitional housing units, offering a semi-independent experience that assists people in creating a better life for themselves. Salvation Army caseworkers  […]

“We are not human beings having a spiritual experience. We are spiritual beings having a human experience.” – Pierre Teilhard de Chardin That famous inspirational quotation is what drives Divisional Retired Officers’ Secretary Major Roxzena Hayden to provide volunteer spiritual and emotional support in times of emergency and crisis. As part of Ontario’s Emergency Disaster  […]

Emergency response teams from The Salvation Army spent several days in Uxbridge following the May 21 windstorm that swept across the province. A tornado is confirmed to have touched down in the city, making it one of the hardest hit areas in Ontario. “Salvation Army Hope Community Church in Ajax assisted in both Uxbridge and  […]

For two days following the devastating windstorm that passed through Ontario on May 21, the small town of Caesarea, northeast of Port Perry, received encouragement and support from The Salvation Army. Leigh Rowney, Food Services Director with The Salvation Army Church Family Services in Oshawa, made the trip to Caesarea, handing out water, hot and  […]

The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services teams are supporting those affected by a quick and violent storm that ravaged the Ottawa area on May 21, 2022. The storm uprooted trees knocked down hydro poles and caused widespread power outages across the city affecting every neighbourhood. City officials reported that it would be a multi-day effort  […]

People affected by a fire in downtown Hanover are receiving support from The Salvation Army with food, clothing, and personal hygiene items. Salvation Army Hanover Community Church Captain Wendy Crabb says some of the people affected by the blaze are being supported by The Salvation Army Food Bank. About 80 people living in the rooming  […]