Ken is a shining example of how connection, community, and overcoming social isolation can transform lives, as the 62-year-old London resident has found a welcoming home within The Salvation Army’s Hillcrest Community Church. His journey with The Salvation Army began 14 years ago when he first attended Sunday services. At the time, he was  […]

  Rebecca has faced many challenges in her 33 years, but thanks to The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope (POH) framework she is now rebuilding her life one small step at a time. Growing up in London, Ontario, her household was filled with illness and tragedy. When she was just 11, her father passed away  […]

Dale (not his real name) admits to being in fear and denial since learning of his wife Julia’s (not her real name) Alzheimer’s disease diagnosis in February 2022. Her behavioral shifts, like not engaging in activities she once enjoyed, had him feeling uncertain. Connecting with The Salvation Army London Village proved pivotal for the couple.  […]

By Shannon Wise Each year in the fall, the National Advisory Board visits a different city in Canada to see first-hand the work of The Salvation Army. This year’s visit was to London, Ontario. Ministry Unit tours included the London Village, Correctional & Justice Services and the Centre of Hope. “Such opportunities have proven to  […]

By Shannon Wise An intelligent Bookkeeper, a talented bowler and a bingo enthusiast. That’s the way Dave Yule remembers how his mother used to be. Now at age 82, Agnes Yule suffers from Alzheimer’s. Agnes attends the Adult Day Program at The Salvation Army's London Village five days a week. Brothers Dave & Brian Yule share  […]

On Thursday December 22, Carl Churchill visited the Ontario Great Lakes Divisional Headquarters to present a generous gift of money towards the London Christmas Kettle Campaign. In 2014, the Churchill Family became aware of the shortfall in revenue towards the campaign that year and decided to match the amount taken in on the last full  […]

The City of London, in cooperation with the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness (CAEH), is seeking volunteers to assist with this year’s National Conference on Ending Homelessness which will run from November 2 to November 4, 2016 at the London Convention Centre. More than 750 people from across Canada will be in attendance including individuals  […]

August 20, 2016 The Home Depot in east London was the site on Saturday August 20 for the 33rd annual London Toy Ride. As many as 170 toys were collected that bikers brought in as part of their registration process. The toys were loaded up into Salvation Army vans and taken for storage at the  […]

The Salvation Army of London was honoured to partner with local Intercounty Baseball League (IBL) team, the London Majors, for "Salvation Army Night" on Saturday, June 18, 2016.  Tickets were sold in advance for $8 with 50% from all sales being donated back to The Salvation Army. Salvation Army mascot, Sally Ann, threw out the  […]

The Salvation Army Centre of Hope Community Teaching Garden opened today with blessings, volunteers and community partners. Designed by Arthur Lierman Landscape Architecture, the Community Teaching Garden will serve Community and Family Services food bank customers as well as providing teaching opportunities for their Healthy Homes Program participants. A dedicated volunteer team has been working  […]