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Drumheller Stuff-the-Bus Food Drive Restocks Shelves

Posted on 3rd September 2015, by Alberta
Super * stafff comes by to drop off food donations at Drumheller Salvation Army's 'Stuff-a-Bus' event.
The 6th Annual Drumheller “Stuff the Bus” event took place on August 27 and brought in 2332 lbs of food and $4003.35 for the local Salvation Army Food Bank. Community member Shannon Wade recognized that this is traditionally a time of the year when supplies run low and she has become a driving force behind  […]

Golfers raise funds “fore” Manitobans in need

Posted on 1st September 2015, by jmifsud
Manitoba Golf Classic 2015
STARBUCK, MB – Just after sunrise on this beautiful late summer morning, golfers assembled at Bridges Golf Course near Starbuck for The Salvation Army's 10th Annual Manitoba Golf Classic presented by Supreme Steel.  After a tasty continental breakfast, blessings and a warm welcome from Major Rob Kerr, The Salvation Army's Divisional Secretary for Public Relations  […]

Cybertip!ca

Posted on 31st August 2015, by jmifsud
cybertip!ca
The Salvation Army is proud to endorse the Canadian Centre for Child Protection, we are working together to ‪protect children.  Youth are not for sale. Youth are being advertised online for sex. Concerned about an ad you've seen online? Report it: https://www.cybertip.ca/app/en/report
It’s been an exciting August at The Salvation Army Grace Manor senior’s home in Edmonton. The residents now have a brand new, paved walking path that stretches 400 metres around the outside of their building. Now any resident, regardless of mobility level, will have access to fresh air and exercise on a safe, solid surface.  […]

Province pitches in for new goals

Posted on 25th August 2015, by jmifsud
WINNIPEG, MB – Girls, boys, friends, and families will all benefit in the Fairfield Park neighbourhood of Winnipeg due to a Sport Opportunity Grant that was awarded by Sport Manitoba, in partnership with the Manitoba government, to Southlands Community Church of The Salvation Army.  A cheque was presented by the Hon. Flor Marcelino (Logan) Minister of  […]

Community outreach brings relief from Winnipeg heat wave

Posted on 18th August 2015, by jmifsud
Arthur Heathcote hands water to a thirsty cyclist
WINNIPEG, MB – Last week, Winnipeggers found themselves in the grip of a heatwave with humidity indexes reaching 40, well into the danger zone.  During these dog days of summer, it becomes even more important to stay hydrated.  For many of us, water is only a turn of a tap away, but this isn't always  […]

Soul Food at Moms & Tots Camp

Posted on 13th August 2015, by Alberta
Fifteen Alberta mothers and their combined 28 children were at The Salvation Army's Pine Lake Camp last week for this year's edition of Moms & Tots Camp, themed Soul Food: nutrition for the body, mind, and spirit. "This week gives families, who may not otherwise get a vacation, time to step away from the rigors  […]

“Send a Kid to Camp” funds create special memories

Posted on 11th August 2015, by jmifsud
Dodgeball Salvation Army Kids Camp
WINNIPEG, MB – Colourful balls whiz through the air in every direction until the sound of a low thump signals that another dodgeball player has been retired from the game and must sit and join her friends who have also been eliminated.  These are the sights and sounds of childhood being transformed into memories for  […]

Letters from my Journey

Posted on 4th August 2015, by jmifsud
Letters From My Journey Cover
WINNIPEG MB – On Wednesday, July 29th the Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre (Winnipeg) launched a new book entitled "Letters from my Journey."  The book is composed of letters written by immigrant moms to their children.  Lindsay Feuer, a Social Work practicum student from Booth University College, who gathered the information says "The project was  […]