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WINNIPEG, MB – After weeks of generous donations of school supplies from Winnipeggers, volunteers were able to fill backpacks donated by the Manitoba Chiropractors Association. The President of the MCA, Dr. Bill Mulhall, D.C., explains their involvement: “The chiropractic community developed Pack it Light, Wear it Right to address the health issue of wearing an  […]

Education Minister, MLAs support Regina students in need

Posted on 25th August 2014, by jmifsud
REGINA, SK – The Salvation Army Haven of Hope Communities Ministries hosted the Honourable Don Morgan, Minister of Education, last week in connection with their annual School Supply Backpack Drive. The Minister’s office not only brought donations of school supplies, but volunteers from his staff attended to help fill backpacks for children in need. The  […]

Generous Donors Give Kids the Gift of Camp

Posted on 20th August 2014, by Alberta
Climbing Wall 2014
Thanks to your generosity, many children and teens from across the Division were able to experience awesome adventures this summer at our beautiful Salvation Army Pine Lake Camp. Located just southeast of Red Deer, the camp offers a time of fun, relaxation, and learning in a safe environment. Our camp is accessible to children and  […]

Stuff-a-boat campaign aims to keep food bank afloat

Posted on 18th August 2014, by jmifsud
KENORA, ON – This summer, the Kenora Food Bank would like to remind you that Hunger Doesn’t Take a Vacation. Every year during the busy days of summer, donations to the food bank’s shelves slow down while the need remains constant. Coming to the rescue of the Food Bank this August are the men and  […]

POTASHCORP ADVENTURE PARK at Beaver Creek Camp

Posted on 1st August 2014, by jmifsud
SASKATOON, SK – Thursday, July 30, 2014  The Salvation Army was at Beaver Creek Camp for the unveiling of the PotashCorp Adventure Park sign in recognition of an outdoor facilities donation. As it is known, The Salvation Army relies heavily on community donations and corporate sponsorship.  We have been lucky enough to have a thriving relationship with  […]

MP Glover connects with neighbourhood roots

Posted on 29th July 2014, by jmifsud
WINNIPEG , MB – “Chemistry” is the theme of the summer. Staff frocked in lab coats explain the day’s experiment to their willing pupils – nearly 20 elementary school-aged children. They make up half of the day’s attendees at The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre’s Summer Kids Club. Today, basic principles of molecular  […]

TELUS’ Socks for SOX Campaign Creates “Happy Feet”

Posted on 25th July 2014, by Alberta
Telus Socks for SOX Campaign
Since 2007, TELUS has taken the initiative to help provide the comfort of warm “Happy Feet” to the homeless with their Socks for SOX campaign – right across the country! All Canadians know the importance of warm, dry feet, and the homeless are more likely to go without this basic necessity. “We wanted to select a  […]

Annual Stampede Breakfast A Big Hit

Posted on 21st July 2014, by Alberta
Annual Stampede Breakfast
Talk about Fun! The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre’s 2nd Annual Stampede Breakfast was a big hit with hundreds of young and old who attended. Flapjacks, bacon, sausages, and fruit salad gave the young ones plenty of energy to run from one attraction to the next. The little cowpokes galloped along as they  […]
Backpack Program
WINNIPEG, MB – The Manitoba Chiropractors Association (MCA) and The Salvation Army are pleased to announce the Pack it Light, Wear it Right Backpack Program. The MCA are donating 300 backpacks that The Salvation Army needs your help in filling with learning essentials. For more information on how you can help, please visit www.myredshield.ca/backpacks.

Western Manitoba still requiring flood aid

Posted on 16th July 2014, by jmifsud
WESTMAN, MB – In the aftermath of record rainfalls, The Salvation Army continues to provide aid and comfort to individuals in flood affected regions of Southwestern Manitoba. Volunteers and staff had a presence in the areas surrounding Elkhorn, Melita and Virden last week. We reached out to flood victims with the offer of a Meet  […]