Divisional News

At a moment’s notice an explosion can wreak havoc in a community or a torrential downpour can trigger rivers to overflow, resulting in flooding. Both situations are dire, and simulated planning is required to effectively respond and minimize tragic outcomes. The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) in Ontario participated in two collaborative mock disaster  […]
With the success of an innovative partnership between The Salvation Army London Centre of Hope and King’s University College of Social Work, a free counselling service has expanded, bringing compassionate care to the most vulnerable in the City of London. Opening the life-changing counselling service to anyone in need in the community is in direct  […]
During the cold Ottawa winter months, The Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre’s Street Outreach Team brings care, compassion, warm clothing, and other life-saving essentials to vulnerable people living rough on the street or in homeless encampments. Frigid temperatures, snow, and ice doesn’t keep them from their mission to keep people safe and warm. Getting people  […]
For those experiencing human trafficking, the journey toward exiting is long and challenging. The Salvation Army celebrates the bravery and resiliency of those taking those steps and will do whatever it can to walk alongside and support them in their quest for freedom. Ontario accounts for 66 per cent of all of Canada’s human trafficking  […]

From Dreams to Reality on the Pathway of Hope

Posted on 1st February 2024, by Chris McGregor
In just two short years since arriving from Mexico with her two children, Claudia Fernández has created a home, a career, and a stable, comfortable life in Ontario. Through her own hard work, a desire for a life filled with hope and promise, and the commitment of The Salvation Army, Claudia’s dreams are coming true.  […]
Sometimes there’s a higher calling that we can’t emotionally describe but realize internally that it’s our time to help and provide hope. Sherri Anderson, a longtime friend of Lieutenants Glenda and Roger Barrow, Corps Officers of The Salvation Army New Hope Community Church in Orangeville, knows first-hand the feeling of that higher calling. For two  […]
With the support of thousands of generous individuals, organizations, and community partners, 71,000 children received more than 256,000 toys from the 2023 CTV Toy Mountain campaign, a partnership with The Salvation Army that is in its 28th year. In the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), children woke up to a festive Christmas morning thanks to the  […]

A Heartwarming Tale of Gratitude and Giving Back in Hamilton

Posted on 19th January 2024, by Chris McGregor
For Cynthia Musharu, Colletah Chihwayi, and Lilian Mwadanni, giving back and volunteering their time during The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign was a moment of gratitude, as they know first-hand the significance that donations have on those seeking support from The Salvation Army. Relocating to Canada from Zimbabwe in the summer of 2023 was a  […]
VersaBank announces that it has made a $50,000 donation to The Salvation Army as its new flagship charitable organization. The donation will be used to support Harvest Hope, The Salvation Army’s food security campaign across Canada, including local programs in London, Ont. “More in our community clearly are struggling in this current economic environment, and  […]