Spa Day Helps Homeless Feel Human
After Brenda Carlson got her make-up done at The Salvation Army Caring Place, she moved over to the manicure table for a hand massage with exfoliating cream and a nail job.
New School Uniform Gives Hope to Poverty-Stricken Family
Imagine, at age 10, being thrown out of school because you didn’t own, and couldn’t afford, a school uniform? In Kenya, Africa, this was the case for Evans Wanyonyi.
Recession puts bite on food bank
The recession has hit many businesses hard, but it’s been an unwanted boon for one operation. The Salvation Army has experienced a 26 per cent hike in demand at its Vernon food bank so far this year, and 47 per … Read more
Transforming the annual report with video, social networking
If you picture red kettles, brass quartets and jingling bells when you think of The Salvation Army’s fundraising, you’re behind the times. Since the organization began raising money online in 2001, e-contributions have zoomed from $700,000 in that first year … Read more
Need Going Up for Salvation Army in Fort McMurray
The need for donations to The Salvation Army is rising now that the holiday season is on its way, says Captain Randy Hale of Fort McMurray, AB.
Salvation Army Emergency Relief Team in Sumatra, Indonesia, Offers Medical Help and More
The Salvation Army in Indonesia continues to provide emergency assistance and medical services to people affected by the earthquake in West Sumatra. Having focused attention and established a presence in the Pangang Pariaman sector, the Army is seeing an average … Read more
Wedding Guests Bring Toys for Needy Kids
A former single mother of two boys, who benefited from The Salvation Army’s Christmas Hamper program, asked guests at her recent wedding to bring toys for needy children instead of gifts. The result was a truckload of 150 toys that … Read more
Salvation Army Shelter Provides More Than a Bed
When Juan arrived in Toronto he was full of hope that the big city would offer limitless possibilities and opportunity.
Ottawa Students Spend 24 Hours on the Street in Support of Homelessness
For the fourth consecutive year students from the Community and Justice Services program at La Cité collégiale will spend 24 hours on the street in an effort to boost their understanding of the issue of homelessness and to raise funds … Read more
Coat Drive is on to Help Ensure a Warm Winter for Everyone
Everyone needs one warm coat. Unfortunately, for many people buying a new coat is not an option. For them, the old coat you are about to replace would be a much appreciated source of warmth and comfort this winter. The … Read more