News and Stories
Manitoba EDS Wildfire Response
12th July 2025
UPDATE #1 In late May, the province of Manitoba declared a state of emergency due to wildfires that threatened several communities. The wildfires forced 21,000 Manitobans from their homes in…
Kenora Food Bank Extends Hours
28th June 2025
In June, The Salvation Army in Kenora announced that its food bank hours are expanding to serve the community better. The Kenora food bank operates primarily by appointment. Clients book…
The Salvation Army food bank in Fort Frances, Ontario, was recently awarded national accreditation from Food Banks Canada through its Standards of Excellence initiative. The Food Banks Canada National Standards…
A New Chapter of Hope for Women in Calgary
28th May 2025
For more than a century, The Salvation Army has been part of Calgary’s story, standing beside those who need us most. This May, that story continues with the opening of…
Maple Creek celebrates Thrift Store move
28th May 2025
On Saturday, May 24th, the Maple Creek Salvation Army celebrated the opening of the new location of their Thrift Store. The Thrift Store ceased operations at its previous location at…
At a Crossroads: Finding Hope in Saskatoon
8th August 2024
In this first-person account, Saskatoon Crossroads Residential Services chaplain Tyrone McKenzie shares how divine timing and the perseverance of kindness can win over even a hardened heart. Housing, shelter, and…
Adam’s Story: Getting Clean with The Salvation Army
28th June 2024
Adam Walker has lived a life of hardship, trauma, and addiction. His story is the type that doesn’t always have a happy ending. However, Adam was determined to be one…
Busting Myths About Homelessness Part 1
28th March 2024
In early March, CBC Manitoba Information Radio spent the morning broadcasting live from The Salvation Army Winnipeg Centre of Hope. Host Marcy Markusa and producer Cory Funk talked with clients…
10 Years On and Going Strong
29th July 2022
Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre Celebrates 10 Years Serving the Community Nestled next to a park at 51 Morrow Ave in Winnipeg is The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Family…