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From Classroom to Community: A purpose-driven practicum
Morenike Agoye, is a recent Bachelor of Social Work graduate of Booth University College. Last fall she completed a fulfilling and applicable practicum with The Salvation Army’s Community Justice Services in Winnipeg. In her own words, this is what Morenike had to say about her placement: “I want to begin by sincerely thanking the staff,…
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Thrift and Give Back: A Win Win in Winnipeg.
Charmaine Jennings’ love for thrifting lead her to become a content creator in partnership with The Salvation Army Thrift Store. She is also the founder of a women’s entrepreneurial support community in Winnipeg called Hustle + Charm. Recently her community came together for a thrift party at the largest Salvation Army Thrift Store in Winnipeg,…
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Generous Gift Supports Beaver Creek Camp Upgrades
“Our experience with The Salvation Army has been positive and encouraging from the very beginning” recalls Murray Neufeld as he reflects on his family’s history with The Salvation Army which has lasted more than sixty years. Murray remembers joining his father Harold at Beaver Creek Camp as a teenager, when the two of them made…
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Reallocating Resources: Kenora Thrift Store Closing to Focus on Food Security
The Salvation Army Thrift Store at 133 Main Street South in Kenora, ON will be closing its doors on March 20,2026. This difficult decision follows careful consideration and review of the organization’s services and resource allocation. “We are deeply grateful to the many supporters, volunteers and dedicated staff who have been part of our journey in Kenora,” says Stuart Walter, Community Ministries…
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Milt Stegall on Paying it Forward with The Salvation Army
When the planning committee for the Winnipeg Hope in the City event realized their event was going to fall smack in the middle of Grey Cup week celebrations in 2025, one potential host stood out among the rest. CFL All-Star, TSN analyst and former Winnipeg Blue Bomber Milt Stegall has a strong connection to the…
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Food Security in Brandon Manitoba
Karen Maisonneuve is a community and family services worker at the Salvation Army in Brandon, Manitoba. She oversees the food bank and the Neighbours Helping Neighbours hydro assistance program. She recently took some time to share about how her work supports her community. The food bank program is available to neighbours facing food insecurity once…
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Called to Greatness: Children’s Ministry in Brandon, Manitoba
Charlette lights up when describing Brandon’s Called to Greatness (C2G) kids program offered through the local Salvation Army corps. This year, the theme is “Secret Agents of Jesus”, a spy-like mission curriculum which helps kids foster their faith while being fully engaged in a community of like-minded creative peers. As the Community and Family Services…
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Camp Jobs Create an Unforgettable Summer
Camp isn’t just for kids. Sure, it’s designed to provide activities, foster community, and offer growth opportunities for the children who attend, but behind the scenes are cabin leaders, kitchen and maintenance staff – teens and young adults gaining experience and forging bonds of their own. Beaver Creek Camp, located 28 km from Saskatoon, hosted…
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After the Bell: Summer Food Security
In Neepawa, Manitoba, and Fort Frances, Ontario, The Salvation Army, with the help of Food Banks Canada, is working to ensure kids can be kids and enjoy summer without having to worry about hunger. For students and families who rely on school feeding programs, summer can be a difficult time. The After the Bell summer…
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Winnipeg Day Camp Helps Kids Shine
Children laughing and playing, making new friends, and learning new stories, spending their days active and engaged: this is what Kids Kamp at Heritage Park Temple (HPT) in Winnipeg offers for six weeks each summer. Summer day camp has been offered at Heritage Park for 15 years and is one of the programs made possible…
