PRAIRIE DIVISION – The annual 5K Santa Shuffle Fun Run & 1K Elf Walk is a fundraising event with the Salvation Army and the Running Room that brings families and friends together, while getting a little bit of chilly exercise. The event is held across North America and in 39 Canadian cities on December 7th, 2013 In  […]

The Calgary Stampeders and Calgary’s Classic Rock Q107 promised that this year’s coat drive would see record numbers, and they were right! Thanks to Jeff and Sarah, from the Jeff and Sarah morning show on Classic Rock Q107, and countless hours of hard work from the Calgary Stampeders marketing team, awareness of the event sky  […]

SASKATOON, SK – Local firm, HDH Architects began a fundraising campaign, “Equip the Kitchen” back in July of 2013. Various fundraising events were held such as bake sales and lunches to reach their goal of $1,000.00.  With these events and other personal donations HDH Architects were able to purchase two high-chairs, two booster seats, 100  […]

The Grand Opening of The Salvation Army’s Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre The long anticipated cutting of the red ribbon brought a roar of cheers from a large crowd gathered for the grand opening of the new Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre in Calgary. On Monday, October 7, 2013, Calgary’s Mayor, Naheed Nenshi,  […]

One Young Girl’s Generous Gift Ensures a Happy Thanksgiving Winnipeg, MB – When Cheyenne heard some people might not have a Thanksgiving Dinner, she just had to do something about it.  While watching CTV News with her Mom last week, she learned that The Salvation Army was in need of turkeys for its Community Thanksgiving Turkey  […]

SASKATOON, SK – Many of you may have heard the term “Pay it Forward”, but have you heard of the idea of “Mooing it Forward”?  In essence, it is the same idea of embracing the incredible power of giving and showing each other that we care. It demonstrates there is love, hope and miracles all  […]

The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team is getting plenty of opportunity to be of service this year. On Wednesday, September 11, The Salvation Army in Calgary was called into action after a CP train carrying a flammable liquid used in oil pipelines derailed. Eight rail cars left the tracks and six flipped on their  […]

There are some long roads in life – literally. For those in our community who are walking those roads every day, looking for the next place for food, clothing, shelter, or all of the above, the gift of new socks is immeasurable. Thanks to an annual charitable initiative at TELUS called “Socks for SOX”, those in need of  […]

REGINA, SK – Well it was a great day at The Salvation Army – Haven of Hope Tuesday, August 29th.  Four of the Saskatchewan Roughriders, Ricky Foley #95, Tristan Black #51, Eddie Russ #16 and Rey Williams #48 helped to fill and hand out backpacks to families that were supported through the Back-To-School Backpack program. As well  […]

SASKATOON, SK – No gift is too small and that was proven this week at The Salvation Army Community Centre.  On Tuesday August 20th the Community Centre received a very thoughtful donation from The International Women of Saskatoon (IWS).  Every summer IWS likes to give back to the community.  This year the children involved in the  […]