Winnipeg, MB – These were the powerful words spoken by this year’s recipient of the Anchorage Award. On May 29, 2013 a group of current and former members, staff and supporters of The Salvation Army Anchorage program joined to celebrate recovery and the awarding of the 5th Annual Anchorage Award.  A primary criterion for the  […]

Story Courtesy of The Southwest Booster Swift Current, SK – A small but dedicated group of volunteers tackled the job of completing a Community Garden beside the Salvation Army Food Bank building in Swift Current this past Saturday. An initiative of the Southwest Food Security Committee, the Community Garden will provide fresh garden produce to  […]

We’d like to extend our gratitude to everyone who attended our 11th Annual Supreme Group Salvation Army Golf Classic on June 4, 2013. We raised over $262,000 that day, which is amazing! The funds raised are going to a new building for our Addictions and Residential Centre (ARC) here in Edmonton. The current multi-program building  […]

The Salvation Army wishes to thank all those who joined us for lunch at Eau Claire Market in Calgary on Friday, May 31, 2013. This year’s Soup for the Soul event helped to raise awareness surrounding the battle against hunger. Unfortunately, the hunger issue is worsening; far too many Canadians are unable to feed themselves  […]

Winnipeg, MB – When the idea came up to take flowers to The Golden West Centennial Lodge and Grace Hospital, the intention was to put a smile on 116 seniors’ faces and thank a group of volunteers who spend countless hours helping the vulnerable in our community. The impact was much bigger than anyone could  […]

Members of The Salvation Army, along with Calgary Alderman, Andre Chabot, gathered together to mark the beginning of a renovation for The Salvation Army Forest Lawn Mission. The Salvation Army church located at 3720 19 Avenue SE was opened in 1962 and needs updating. The major expansion will make the building wheelchair accessible and will  […]

Swift Current, SK – The Salvation Army in Swift Current is preparing to celebrate a major milestone. From June 7th to 9th, dignitaries, Salvation Army officers, staff and supporters will join together to help commemorate the Corps 100th anniversary. This will be a weekend filled with entertainment, including: musical performances, children’s activities, a parade, Salvation  […]

Winnipeg, MB – What does dignity mean to you?  This was the question presented at our recent Dignity Mannequin exhibits at Winnipeg Square and Polo Park Shopping Centre.  During the May 17 and 18 exhibit, 10 mannequins provided a visual story of dignity while prompting passersby to consider the question “What does dignity mean?” “Initial  […]

We are often told that breakfast is the most important meal of the day, but for many people the cupboards are bare. Every Friday, The Salvation Army’s Community & Family Services (CFS) in Edmonton serves breakfast to those who would otherwise go hungry, and this past Friday was a special one as we celebrated Red Shield Month. Mayor Stephen  […]

The Salvation Army in Oklahoma is providing practical and spiritual support following a massive tornado which devastated part of the state capital on Monday 20 May. Children are among the tornado’s casualties – its 200mph winds causing severe damage to homes, businesses and schools in the suburbs. President Obama declared the events a ‘major disaster’.  […]