As the winter approached, bringing with it a chill that seemed to seep into the bones, Diana and her six children faced the kind of cold that goes beyond physical discomfort. It was a cold that threatened hope itself, making each day a battle for warmth and light. Yet, it was in this moment of  […]

For some people, Christmas isn’t always the ‘Most Wonderful Time of the Year.’ Alysse, 34, recalls the times she couldn’t afford to put gifts under the tree. But poverty wasn’t the only issue. Today, thanks to The Salvation Army’s New Choices program in Hamilton, Ont., and hard work and commitment from Alysse, she is in  […]

Gifting Smiles This Christmas In 2015 when Cynthia, her husband and their four children first arrived in Canada, they were shocked at how much day-to-day living cost. From housing to essentials like food, she quickly discovered they would have a struggle ahead of them affording what they needed; yet she knew they made the right  […]

“I am a former junkie,” states Réjean. “I wasn’t able to support my family and went through a divorce, all because I did drugs. I’m sure had I continued on the path I’d been on, I would have died. But The Salvation Army saved my life.” Open Doors Réjean’s first contact with The Salvation Army  […]

June 11 2021, The Salvation Army Quebec division received its newest Emergency Response Vehicle that was built in Laval Quebec, thanks to a donation from the Rogers Family Foundation. The Rogers Family donation has allowed The Salvation Army in Quebec to purchase a multiple purpose canteen. The primary function of the vehicle will be for  […]

The 24th of June was a very special day for some of the residents of the Booth Centre in Montreal. The participants of the Anchorage/Delta program which is dedicated to help men over the age of 18 to overcome addiction issues through therapy and social reintegration. In the context of the Fête nationale du Québec,  […]

COVID-19 has been a difficult time for many Quebecers. The Salvation Army is proud to partner with Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada to support people in times of crisis. The need for help has never been greater, and many families continue to face new and challenging realities. Partnerships like this allow organizations such as The Salvation Army  […]

On behalf of the Salvation Army in the city of Quebec, we would like to thank Mario Asselin, member of the National Assembly for Vanier-Les Rivières for the donation of $7,500 for our food bank services.   With the rising food and fuel prices, static incomes, high unemployment and changes of benefits are causing many  […]

In her early 30s, Lesley’s true challenges began. A severe and chronic mental health diagnosis coupled with alcohol and addiction issues left her no longer able to function. Throughout her journey she found The Salvation Army, they helped her—no matter what condition she arrived in. “I had graduated from the University of Alberta with honours and moved  […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought about many challenges to The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign, its largest fundraising drive of the year. At a time when more and more individuals and families are facing new financial challenges and frightening realities, there has been a decline in foot traffic, fewer kettles have been mobilized and there  […]