Back to school might still be a month away, but for Best First Day partner organizations, including The Salvation Army, preparation starts early to give students the tools to succeed in class. Best First Day is a London-wide community backpack drive in partnership with the Thames Valley Education Foundation, The Salvation Army London Community and  […]

Residents of Broadview Village now have a dedicated space to focus on their spiritual, mental, and physical health. The Jennifer Ing Memorial Wellness Quarters is a room designed to nurture spiritual contemplation and to encourage active living and healthy lifestyle choices for residents with developmental challenges. It is dedicated to Jennifer Ing, a long-term resident of  […]

Permanent housing is one step closer to reality for more clients at an expanded Salvation Army Halton Lighthouse Shelter in Oakville. Construction is expected to wrap up by mid-August on a $1.4 million expansion that adds 10 new shelter rooms, bringing the total capacity to 40 people. The mix of three single and seven double  […]

  A local realty company in Guelph raised nearly $14,000 for The Salvation Army’s Community and Family Services programs at their annual golf tournament. HomeLife Power Realty hosted the tournament on July 11th, 2022 at the Victoria Park East Golf Club, with 76 golfers taking part. The tournament began over 20 years ago with the  […]

Construction has begun on the on a new multi-million-dollar supportive housing project for families in Barrie that includes a two-story building with 12 fully furnished apartments. The Salvation Army and Redwood Park Communities are partnering on the project. The Salvation Army Ontario Division is providing $500,000 towards the building of the 12 new supportive housing  […]

The Salvation Army Outreach Services Team at the Ottawa Booth Centre is out in full force serving those in need on the streets of Ottawa. The branded Salvation Army Outreach vans bring clothing, water, sunscreen, snacks and PPE to those who are most vulnerable. The vans also transport individuals to medical facilities and to appropriate  […]

The Salvation Army in Guelph is supporting The Hope House Community Backpack Program to help families in need get ready for school this Fall. Many local organizations including Guelph Neighbourhood Support Coalition, The Salvation Army, the Children’s Foundation of Guelph and Wellington, and the YMCA are participating in this community effort. The group filled 1600  […]

Teams of architects and engineers are building colourful creative structures out of cans of food in support of The Salvation Army Community and Family Services Food Bank in London, Ontario. The Salvation Army and Michael Clark Construction are hosting the fundraiser competition called “Canstruction’ on September 23rd, 2022, at White Oaks Mall in London. This  […]

The Salvation Army in the Agincourt neighbourhood of Toronto is preparing up to 700 backpacks filled with supplies for school aged children this Fall. The Salvation Army Community and Family Services Coordinator Fae Sturge says they supplied 586 backpacks last year but are expecting more families to register this year due to the rising cost  […]

The Salvation Army’s Food Truck is on the road in Niagara Falls serving the local community with the help of mission partners.  Thanks to donations and support from local businesses, The Salvation Army has been providing weekly meals in four locations since May. The generosity from service partners such as The Lions Club, The Red  […]