No matter what the future has to throw at the community of Sault Ste. Marie, the Community and Family Services division of The Salvation Army is well prepared. In this northern Ontario community of 75 000 on the shore of Lake Superior, 11 000 people are living under the poverty line and the economy has  […]

For all of us, the past year has been different in many ways, but the light of generosity remained strong. This winter, many were left with challenging situations because of COVID-19, yet it has been because of the generosity of the community that basic necessities and security were made possible. Even in such an unprecedented  […]

As we continue to endure the affects of a global pandemic this winter, more and more individuals and families need assistance with the basic necessities as well as emotional and spiritual support.  The Salvation Army in Ottawa is so grateful for the unwavering and generous support from donors in Ottawa and throughout Eastern Ontario that  […]

  Childcare is important and offers lifelong social, economic and academic benefits for children and their parents. The Salvation Army has 5 Childcare centres that are spread out across Mississauga, Brampton, and Scarborough. These centres are very similar to others in that parents drop their children off for daily activities and classes, picking them up  […]

The Christmas season has always been a magical time of year for me because of the twinkling lights, the crisp, white snow, and the warm feeling of spending time with friends and family. Christmas is also a time to celebrate the season of advent, waiting and building excitement of Christ’s coming into our world, bringing  […]

In a year filled with uncertainty and anxiety, one thing remains certain, The Salvation Army continues to support families and individuals in the Ottawa area who are in need. The Salvation Army’s Ottawa Citadel is brightening the holidays of over 200 local families with Christmas hampers, COVID Care packages and Christmas trees. Captain Graciela Arkell  […]

Many families are feeling the strain of COVID-19 this holiday season. The Salvation Army in Picton is working with community partners to bring joy to local families by providing Christmas hampers, Christmas trees and toys for children. This year, The Salvation Army in Picton saw a 35% increase in families requesting Christmas hampers and children’s  […]

Many families in the Ottawa area are facing a Christmas unlike any they have experienced before due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The Salvation Army in Ottawa is recognizing the needs of the community by providing Christmas trees and Christmas hampers to brighten the holidays. The Bethany Hope Centre supports young families throughout the year  […]

As newcomers to Canada, a family from Ecuador is adjusting to life in a new country with support from The Salvation Army in Cobourg. Eduardo, his wife and two young children who are 1 and 4-years old, arrived in Canada in early December of 2019. “One of the first challenges we had was the weather.  […]

The community of Kirkland Lake has stepped up to support The Salvation Army Food Bank through the Tim Hortons Smile Cookie Campaign! The Salvation Army was the recipient of $19,425.50 which will help support the food bank hamper program. “That’s enough to supply food hampers for the next two months for 170 households in need,”  […]