5+ hour, 49+ min ago  (633+ words) One Man's Journey from Residential School to Reconciliation" On June 21st, we mark National Indigenous Peoples Day, a day of celebration, reflection, and gratitude. Today Larry is proud of who is he, but that pride did not come easily. It was…...

3+ day, 17+ hour ago  (544+ words) A committee in Bermuda has found new life, helping grow the organization's work and services across the Island. The Salvation Army's Social Mission Community Council had been in place for a long time, but due to the pandemic, it became…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (361+ words) When Carrie moved to Wiarton, Ont. , she faced financial and personal hardships that made it difficult to put food on the table each month. "Every day felt like a challenge," Carrie remembers. "I was very sad and hungry at times....

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (430+ words) The Salvation Army in Nanaimo, B. C. , has made an effort to expand its services in several ways to meet growing local demand. One of its newest initiatives is a mobile feeding program that offers more than just a meal. "We have…...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (377+ words) It's that time of the year: National Doughnut Day. Every first Friday of June, The Salvation Army commemorates this date to honour the brave work of the organization's "Doughnut Lassies, who served snacks and provided comfort to soldiers on the…...

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (375+ words) The International Day of Families has been observed in May since 1993, when it was first proclaimed by the United Nations General Assembly. The day was established to recognize the important role that families play in society, raise awareness about issues…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago  (377+ words) In recent years, The Salvation Army in Neepawa, Man. , has seen a rise in demand for community services. Higher grocery and gas prices are affecting more families, causing financial hardship that can lead to food insecurity. "In 2022, we served around…...

1+ mon, 17+ hour ago  (612+ words) In recent years, Andrew has battled substance use and experienced several unsuccessful recovery attempts. He was living in Vancouver, working in restaurant kitchens, an environment that he admits was not the best for him. "I was partying all the time,…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (419+ words) A few years ago, Courtney from Fort Frances, Ont. , connected with The Salvation Army during a difficult period. She was a single mother raising a young daughter while trying to manage rising living costs. "I was able to pay my…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (438+ words) The Salvation Army's Yorkwoods Community Church in Toronto runs a program that teaches teens real-life skills and encourages them to discover and develop their business potential. Enterprising Youth is open to participants aged 10 to 15. Over nearly three months, students meet…...