The Night That Changed My Life

“Poor choices in friends led me to a life of drugs, alcohol and gang activity,” says Robert Bremner. “In 2005, after a night of clubbing, I drove impaired with my best friend, Kim, at my side. I don’t remember crashing … Read more

Residents and Staff of the Carrington Living Seniors Complex Say Thank You

EDMONTON – Residents and staff of the Carrington Living Seniors Complex say thank you to The Salvation Army for their generous support and care following a fire that destroyed a wing and left 160 homeless on May 31. The Salvation … Read more

Homelessness: Shelter still set to open this fall

B.C. – The construction of the Gateway of Hope shelter is right on schedule, and the Salvation Army is hoping the scheduled October opening will be, too. The Gateway of Hope will combine several functions, including a year-round shelter for … Read more

Salvation Army Red Kettles Appear in the Summer

Due to the current U.S. economic crisis, red Salvation Army kettles, accompanied by bell-ringing volunteers and staff, are appearing in some cities south of the border. For the first time in three decades, The Salvation Army Times Square Ministries in … Read more

Salvation Army Offers Nutritional Advice

There are so many people trying to sell organic this or health food that, with one central theme in mind — you have to eat better to live longer. However, if you have ever bought an organic or health food … Read more

A Sanctuary of Hope at the End of Life

The Salvation Army Rotary Hospice House in Richmond, B.C. recently held its first summer garden party. “The purpose was to give the community of Richmond an opportunity to visit the facility and celebrate the kind of service The Salvation Army … Read more

Food bank shelves emptying out quickly

Manitoba – The Salvation Army food bank is putting out the call to Portage la Prairie to help out. Captains Graciela and Jeff Arkell, along with their volunteers, are asking for some help from the community to aid in the … Read more

Government of Canada supports project for female lone parents in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside

VANCOUVER, July 22 /CNW Telbec/ – The Honourable Helena Guergis, Minister of State (Status of Women) today announced support for the Salvation Army Vancouver Community and Family Services to carry out a project that will increase economic security and social … Read more

A Spiritual Statement to All Salvationists

The recent International Conference of Leaders, held in London, culminated in every member of the conference being invited to consider prayerfully the following Spiritual Statement. On the final full day of the conference, a Sunday, those present signed the personal … Read more

The Salvation Army is Contributing to Coordinated Relief Efforts in Kelowna Forest Fires

Vancouver, B.C. – Since coordinated relief efforts began on Friday, The Salvation Army has been active in contributing its part to coordinated relief efforts of the Provincial Emergency Program. The Salvation Army is serving food and refreshments from crisis response … Read more