Tag: Youth
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Salvation Army Anger Management Program Addresses Emotions of Bullying
In many communities across Canada, The Salvation Army’s Red Cap anger management program for children ages 8 to 12, incorporates sessions into the school day or as an after-school program.…
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Camp is a Place for Lifelong Bonds and Valuable Life Lessons
As the daughter of Salvation Army officers/pastors, Kessa Daniels has been involved in Salvation Army summer camps across British Columbia since she was seven years old. She has been a…
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Salvation Army Provides Affordable Options to Help Students Shine at Prom and Graduation
As the end of the school year approaches, graduating high school students start looking forward to graduation and prom. And while these events are fun and memorable, sometimes finding the…
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Honouring Inspiring Youth Volunteers
The sound of a small bell ringing might be the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions The Salvation Army. It is a bell that symbolizes the Army’s…
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Salvation Army March Break Camp is Affordable Alternative for Parents
As elementary school students prepare for their long-awaited March Break, some parents begin to look for affordable daycare options. In Burnaby, B.C., The Salvation Army offers an inexpensive March Break…
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Backpack Meal Program Gives Parents Additional Support to Keep Their Children Fed
Every week The Salvation Army in Red Deer, Alta., has helped vulnerable families with food support through the Backpack Meal Program, where individual bags filled with meals and snacks are…
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Salvation Army Red Cap Program Helps Children Deal with Their Emotions
As children reach their pre-teen years, they become more likely to face personal challenges and, while everyone is different, some may have more trouble than others when it comes to…
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How You are Sparking Hope for At-Risk Youth
Like a spark from a welding torch, Trades Start has ignited Jacob’s passion and direction in life. The 17-year-old high school student is learning how to weld through Trades Start,…
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Unique Program Sets War-affected Youth Up for Success in the Canadian Workforce
Each year, at The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre in Winnipeg, at least 50 war-affected youth are realizing their dreams through LEEP (Life & Employability Enhancement Program) and…
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How Summer Camp Supports Immigrants and Refugees in Burnaby
In a town where more than 50 percent of the residents are immigrants or refugees, The Salvation Army’s Summer Adventure Club Camp in Burnaby, B.C., offers a safe place where…
