News and Stories
Empty Bowls Fundraiser Raises more than $10,700 for Bruce Peninsula Food Bank
28th September 2026
WIARTON, Ont. — For some people, an empty bowl is part of an evening out. For others, it can be a sign that there is not enough food on the…
One Million Pounds of Food, One Million Reasons to Celebrate
22nd September 2026
Sault Ste. Marie, Ont. — One million pounds is a big number. But for The Salvation Army in Sault Ste. Marie, it represents something much more meaningful: one million pounds…
More Than a Meal: How The Salvation Army Simcoe Community Church Is Building Connection
16th September 2026
At The Salvation Army Simcoe Community Church, meeting community needs means more than putting food on the table. It was a pleasure to welcome community leaders and local municipal candidates…
Hamilton Community Rallies to Collect More Than 2,700 Pounds of Food at Winona Peach Festival
31st August 2026
A decade-long partnership between The Salvation Army, the Winona Peach Festival, Hamilton Street Railway (HSR) and Eastgate Square continues to make a difference for local families facing food insecurity. A…
HAMILTON, Ont. — A last-minute transportation cancellation nearly derailed a decades-long summer camp tradition held by The Salvation Army Ontario Camping Ministries. The Salvation Army Hamilton Community and Family Services…
For more than 30 years, Josie Myles has been a familiar face on Wiarton’s main street. As the owner of Josie’s Fashions, josiesonline.ca and Symon Says, a local Canadian-made gift…
Once a successful lawyer who lost everything, Hussein Hasham finds stability, dignity and a path forward at Gateway Linens. Inside Gateway Linens, a social enterprise operated by The Salvation Army, the…
A New Chapter Begins: Garret’s Story of Hope
17th March 2026
Through housing, care and community, The Salvation Army is helping Garret rebuild his life. Not long ago, Garret Tremblay couldn’t imagine a future without addiction. Today, he’s building stability and…
Evolving from Transactional to Transformational – The 1% Vision
3rd February 2026
TORONTO — What if just one percent could change everything? Across Ontario, The Salvation Army is seeing renewed momentum—not by adding more programs, but by rethinking what church growth really…
