Winnipeg, MB – Each year, The Salvation Army works diligently to make a difference in our community, one life at a time. Through programs and services that reach out to individuals and families going through tough times, The Salvation Army understands the toll income loss, emergencies and disaster take on people. During the 9th Annual  […]

Winnipeg, MB – Just the mention of bed bugs and people reflexively begin to scratch imagined itches.  Having to deal with the pesky critters is worse.  No one wants to share their home and beds with a blood sucking pest.  Getting rid of them can be an expensive nightmare.  In recent years Winnipeg has had  […]

A crowd of almost 700 supporters listened carefully as Amanda Lindhout shared her powerful and inspirational story of forgiveness, courage and hope. A fitting message, since it’s what The Salvation Army brings to millions of Canadians every year – hope, courage and dignity to Canada’s impoverished. It’s an exciting time of year for The Salvation  […]

Winnipeg, MB – The Salvation Army Community Venture program has been providing day programs and outreach in Winnipeg since 1986 to women and men living with mental and physical disabilities.  Community Venture is devoted to supporting adults living with disabilities by providing them opportunities to work and participate in the community.  Travel is required to  […]

With the help of Olympic champion Jennifer Heil, The Salvation Army officially launched our annual Christmas Kettle Campaign in Edmonton at the Hope in the City breakfast on Friday, November 15, 2013! Our goal this year is to raise $500,000 between November 14th and Christmas Eve. At last year’s inaugural event, we raised $100,000 to  […]

Despite freezing temperatures and blowing snow, families gathered at the Calgary Police Headquarters on Saturday, November 16th for the Encana Family Event in support of the Lite FM Toy Angels campaign. Families at the event had a great time getting their faces painted and pictures taken with their favorite mascots. People definitely didn’t go home hungry,  […]

Each year Calgarians find it in their hearts to bring smiles to the faces of children by donating to the Toy Angels campaign. Mookie and Billie Jo, Live Lite FM Broadcast morning show hosts, were joined by Calgary Police chief, Rick Hanson, the Heebee Jeebees, and Calgary Roughnecks Captain, Andrew McBride. Each guest shared a similar  […]

A sign of hope and recovery, The Salvation Army Thrift Store in High River has re-opened its doors to the residents of High River. On November 5, 2013, Majors Lauren and Grant Effer, Lieuts. Kelly and Cory Fifield, and Mayor Craig Snodgrass cut the ribbon and officially re-opened the Thrift Store and Community & Family  […]

Hundreds of men gathered outside The Salvation Army Centre of Hope on Monday, November 4, 2013 to receive a warm coat from The Salvation Army. Calgary Stampeders, Drew Tate and Brandon Smith stopped by and helped many of the men find just the right coat. As the men passed through the building’s chapel, some were lucky  […]

October 26, 2013, wasn’t just another Saturday for The Salvation Army – it was a day full of strategy, fun, laughter, fellowship, and food all for a good cause. The 20th Annual Harvest Brunch & Auction raised just over $66,000 towards an industrial kitchen for Edmonton Community Crossroads. Crossroads operates outreach programs in an inner  […]