The work of The Salvation Army would not be possible without a team of dedicated Volunteers – the Heroes Behind the Shield. Their generous contribution of time and resources help The Salvation Army provide life-changing services to those in need across the Maritimes. One of those heroes is Barb MacKey, who volunteers with The Salvation  […]

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  […]

This time last year, 69-year-old Jayne was manning one of The Salvation Army’s iconic Christmas kettles. This year, due to COVID-19 challenges and restrictions the Manitoban is unable to do what she loves most—volunteering to help her community. “For more than a century, The Salvation Army has raised funds through the annual Christmas Kettle Campaign,”  […]