Anyone, at any age, can help make a difference in their community. There is a growing desire among youth to help those in need and many are turning that desire into action…meet Skyler Hamilton, one of our youth donors. 2019 was the 10th year this young man has been collecting toys, books, clothes, toiletries and  […]

The Salvation Army couldn’t do all that we do without the help of volunteers. Leona Hayden, of Saskatoon, SK, is one of our most seasoned volunteers. Leona first joined the Army in Calgary 53 years ago where she began child-minding for her local corps officers. From there, she became involved in Sunday school and other  […]

The Salvation Army employees work hard to help make a difference in their communities. Our Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Director for Prairie East, Debbie Clarke, has worked for The Salvation Army for over 20 years.  Her devotion to The Salvation Army started at a young age. Debbie grew up in The Army and began teaching  […]

After 4 years and $14 million, The Salvation Army Winnipeg Booth Centre has taken on a new name: The Salvation Army Centre of Hope. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on September 16th, 2019. The event was open to the public and featured distinguished guests, speakers and The Salvation Army Band. Commissioner Susan McMillan had the  […]

On Wednesday, July 24th, Auxiliary-Captain Arthur Heathcote of The Salvation Army Fort Frances Corps, stopped in at the local Walmart Store to say “Thank you” to Store Manager, Sherri Dyck and her employees for raising funds through the Walmart 2019 “Fight Hunger Spark Change” campaign. Together, customers and associates at the Walmart Canada were champions  […]

On Thursday, January 24th we celebrated gifts of new furniture to the Supportive Residential Unit (SRP), at the Regina Waterston Centre, with the South Saskatchewan Community Foundation (SSCF). At the beginning of 2018, we set out to replace worn out sofas and armchairs in the SRP.  The SRP provides an alternative residential service option for  […]

After moving to Canada from Nigeria for a fresh start 13 years ago, a Winnipeg businessman and author is giving back to the city after establishing a life for himself and his family. Ré Peters will launch his book, titled Your House, Your Choice, on October 1, 2016 at 7 p.m. at McNally Robinson. All  […]

After the torrential rainfall at the end of June, Saskatchewan continues to be devastated by flooding in the southern region. The Salvation Army continues to support the affected communities and work with other emergency disaster agencies. To date there have been a total of 450 volunteer hours, approximately 6000 lbs of water, 550 meals, 170  […]