September 11, 2019, is an unforgettable day in Iain Bateman’s life. Earlier that year, the Toronto resident was at rock bottom, having lost his job, his home, and his girlfriend to his ongoing alcohol addiction. With all bridges burned, offers of support ignored, and no longer welcome to stay with family and friends, Iain moved  […]

This fall, Sally’s Senior Adventure Club makes its return at The Salvation Army London Citadel. The program runs for six weeks, beginning this October. Nicole Pelcz, the program’s coordinator, is excited to bring back this initiative after a successful spring 2023 session. The club is specifically designed for seniors aged 55 and older, aiming to  […]

With cases of anxiety, COVID-related trauma and depression on the increase The Salvation Army Northridge Community Church wants to improve access to mental health services in York Region. On September 21, the inaugural Mental Health Gala at The Salvation Army Northridge Community Church in Aurora will shine a light on the need for mental health  […]

Students in London will again start class off right thanks to Best First Day. The partnership between The Salvation Army London Community and Family Services, Thames Valley Education Foundation and United Way Elgin Middlesex is in its fifth year of distributing school supplies and backpacks to students across the region. Each year thousands of backpacks  […]

Students in Collingwood are headed back to class with 77 backpacks loaded with school supplies thanks to a local resident and The Salvation Army. Ashley Plewes’ recent backpack drive at the Collingwood Walmart had amazing support from the community, exceeding the original goal of 50 backpacks. The supplies were recently dropped off at The Salvation Army  […]

Seventy London youth enjoyed fun, fellowship and friendship at Salvation Army camps this summer. Kids from London spent a week at either Jackson’s Point Camp Blaze on Lake Simcoe or at Newport Adventure Camp near Huntsville. The Salvation Army helps in subsidizing the cost of Adventure Camp for families in need. “The Salvation Army believes  […]