By: June Li “My favourite memory was the time… actually I forgot my favourite part because I like every part of camp!” exclaimed 10-year-old Tomas, a camper at The Salvation Army Oshawa Temple. March Break has officially begun and our campers are ready for some fun! All across Ontario, Salvation Army Community and Family Services  […]

By: June Li Valentine’s Day is a day dedicated to celebrate our loved ones and to let our friends know that they are cared for. On this special day, The Salvation Army Rainbow Country Church in Parry Sound held a Valentine’s brunch for the community. With over 50 people in attendance, the Church was buzzing  […]

By: June Li For many decades, the tambourine often referred to as the timbrel, has been a well-known icon of The Salvation Army. For over 100 years, the timbrel brigade has become a crowd favourite at Salvation Army events, often captivating the audience with their colourful ribbons and striking sounds. Today, the timbrel brigade is  […]

By: June Li Last month, The Salvation Army opened its doors to a new senior shelter in North Etobicoke. Though renovations are still underway, the shelter currently has 45 shelter beds available for seniors experiencing homelessness.  With roughly 20 to 22 percent of people accessing emergency shelters being 55 years of age or older, this  […]

The Salvation Army is an international Christian church. Its message is based on the Bible; its ministry is motivated by love for God and the needs of humanity. Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.  […]

By June Li*Adapted from a speech by Jeff Robertson to the employees of Index Exchange earlier in December 2018 For so many reasons, Christmas is a wonderful time of year. You see, while we certainly see an increase in need coming through our doors, we also see a tremendous increase in giving. Hearts grow bigger,  […]

By: June Li Ring-a-ling, ring-a-ling, ring-a-ling. Do you know what that sound is? It is The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Bells! Each year, The Salvation Army runs a fundraising campaign during the holiday season to support local programs and services. For Jeff, ringing the bells for The Salvation Army has become a yearly tradition. After  […]

By: June Li Helping has no age limit and at nine-years-old, Elliott proves that when children give back, they can have a powerful impact on the community. At the young age of six, Elliott began volunteering at The Salvation Army Lindsay Community Church.  His first memory of volunteering was ringing the bells at The Salvation  […]