More beds at The Salvation Army Hamilton Booth Centre are a critical lifeline, providing safety, life-changing support, and the tools to rebuild lives. An expanded Hamilton Booth Centre has increased its support of the city’s homeless population by adding 24 new beds, bringing the facility’s total to its maximum capacity of 120 beds. The  […]

Mike has survived against all odds and is lucky to be alive after enduring the relentless grip of addiction for two decades. From 2019 to 2022, Mike, 59, struggled to find secure, safe housing and was either homeless, couch surfing, staying with friends, living in a tent in north Hamilton, or sleeping at local shelters,  […]

Dressed in formal cap and gown, Keith Tilton strolls across the stage, smiling, confident, and proud, to accept his high school diploma while his girlfriend and family applaud with pride from the front row. Keith, a 20-year-old father, faced immense challenges while striving to complete his high school diploma. Balancing studies and ensuring the best  […]

Meaningful friendships are at the heart of leading a full and loving life, and through an innovative program expansion, individuals experiencing disabilities are forging new and lasting connections. Since early 2020 The Salvation Army Lawson Ministries in Hamilton has been offering life-changing workshops through their S.A.F.E Hub program on a range of topics, including sexuality,  […]

With 3,000 to 4,000 new Canadians arriving in Hamilton every year, The Salvation Army New Heights Community Church works to help new students adjust to the Canadian school system, with a curriculum that is both fun and educational. With a Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Innovation Grant, the Newcomer Students’ Endeavours to Succeed and Thrive  […]

Individuals and families across Ontario are struggling with inflation, high cost of housing and the rising price of food. Hamilton, like many large cities, food insecurity is prevalent, particularly for those on a fixed income. Each month in the city, some 8,000 food bank recipients are at a level of extreme risk of homelessness based  […]

Like a spoke of a wheel, community protection flows out from the hub of the S.A.F.E. program. At The Salvation Army Lawson Ministries in Hamilton, the S.A.F.E. – Sexuality and sexual health, Abuse Awareness, Family Planning and Support and Education – Hub is a network of protection for young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities  […]

For more than 100 years The Salvation Army Grace Haven has been there to assist pregnant and parenting youth, but it was time to evolve to meet the changing needs of young families. Through a $57 000 Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory Innovation Grant, Grace Haven in Hamilton has moved to a collaborative day  […]

The Ontario Great Lakes 13th Annual Salvation Army Golf Day was held on May 28, at the Beverly Golf and Country Club.  144 golfers participated from the division’s business and philanthropic communities and raised over $26,000 toward The Salvation Army Red Shield Campaign.  Special guest for the tournament was NHL alumni, Rick Nattress who golfed a  […]

The Salvation Army Hamilton/Burlington kettle campaign in 2013 was a success not only fiscally, but also creating awareness in both cities.  This year’s goal for Hamilton and Burlington was set for $600,000. The funds raised directly benefit the Community and Family Services in both cities.  Every year, when the campaign gets underway, there is always  […]