So many of us have attended some kind of summer camp. What kind of camps did you attend when you were younger? Do you have treasured memories? Friends that you keep in touch with? What was your favourite activity? Now’s … Read more
With the summer sun dappling through dark evergreens beyond the open windows, the chorus of voices rose and spilled out of the Chapel in the Woods with the fervor and assurance of true believers.
In an affluent society like ours, people don’t want to have to seek food assistance. For many Canadian’s experiencing difficulty, it’s humiliating and they only do it when they are absolutely desperate. They park their dignity—their pride—at the door to … Read more
Kids are so excited, they don’t look back to say goodbye. Equipped with backpacks and sleeping bags they head off to summer camp where they come alive.
No more leaking faucets and flooded basements. Salvation Army’s Multicultural Family Centre is getting a $4.5-million facelift and a new building. “When I first started here four years ago, the building was in bad shape,” executive director Wendi Park said. … Read more
July 12 marks the six-month anniversary of Haiti’s earthquake, one of the worst in modern times. Due to many issues, reconstruction efforts are painfully slow.
A week after heavy rains forced 175 people from their homes and flooded roughly 1,000 basements iin Yorkton, Sask., Salvation Army emergency relief teams continue to provide assistance. This includes food, clean-up kits, clothes and spiritual and emotional care. As … Read more
During their recent visit to Cuba, Commissioners Francis met with the Canadian Ambassador to Cuba, Ambassador Jean-Pierre Juneau. The meeting took place in Havana, Cuba. Colonel Oscar Sanchez, Territorial Commander of the Latin America North Territory was also present.
Up to 100 religious leaders from diverse faiths including Christianity, Judaism, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Islam, Indigenous Spirituality and Shinto traditions gathered in Winnipeg on June 21-23, 2010. It was the first time Canada hosted the G8 Religious Leaders Summit which, … Read more
Toronto, ON, July8, 2010 – The Salvation Army is thrilled to once again be partnering with MOLLY MAID and its customers in an effort to collect non-perishable food items to help restock depleted shelves this summer. “The national economy … Read more