June 3 is National Donut Day in the U.S. The day is set aside to honour Salvation Army volunteers who served donuts to troops in the First World War. Rations were poor, so the donut idea was conceived as a … Read more
Salvation Army thrift stores from coast to coast have raised more than $70,000, which will send 321 kids to camp this summer. A week at camp can be a life-changing experience for a child, and the funds raised will ensure … Read more
The Salvation Army Brampton Food Bank and The Salvation Army Railside Food and Toy Distribution Centre in Toronto have joined together to streamline operation logistics of its food banks in the Greater Toronto Area. The Salvation Army Food Bank in … Read more
Dignity is about feeling connected. It’s about a sense of belonging and improved self-worth. Data recently released by The Salvation Army reports that the vast majority of Canadians believe everyone, despite their socioeconomic status, deserves dignity and most deserve a helping hand. But, many still believe that the poor have mostly themselves to blame and that poverty is a choice.
Certain areas of High River, Alberta, just south of Calgary, are experiencing heavy flooding and are under mandatory evacuation orders today. Voluntary evacuations had been in place, but as water levels rose, the orders were upgraded. Salvation Army personnel are … Read more
Residents of Slave Lake, Alberta, received the green light today to return to their homes, nearly two weeks after a wildfire left more than 400 residents and businesses in ruins. Salvation Army personnel have been assisting operations with meals for … Read more
The Salvation Army in the U.S. is responding to tornadoes that brought devastation across the country’s central states. Communities in Missouri, Kansas, Minnesota and Wisconsin were particularly badly hit. Residents of Joplin, Missouri, are recovering from a tornado that hit … Read more
Aboriginal Awareness Week, first introduced in 1992, is held on the four days that follow the Victoria Day long weekend and is a week to honour the many Aboriginal cultures in Canada. Yet, while Canada celebrates the Aboriginal community and … Read more
Canadians have spoken and they have something to say about homelessness in Canada. A report released today by The Salvation Army provides a unique look into how Canadians feel about the more than 150,000 homeless living on the streets in … Read more