In recognition as an employer who hires persons with disabilities, The Salvation Army Caledonia, Ont., thrift store was recently presented with the award “Abilities First Employer”. A retail training centre at the store allows local individuals an opportunity to train … Read more
In recent weeks, as swollen rivers and creeks flooded houses and streets in Saskatchewan’s southeast, hundreds of people have temporarily left their homes. The Salvation Army’s Emergency Response team is: • feeding and hydrating volunteers responding to the floods; • … Read more
In 2008, 32-year-old Rebecca Hu left China and everything she knew behind. This included family and a secure, well-paying job at a university. But while she chose to launch a new life in Canada, challenges awaited.
The eruption of the Puyehue Volcano in Chile is making the news mainly because of the problems caused to air traffic across the south Pacific. What is less well publicized, however, is the effect felt by people living nearer to … Read more
Pasta and cheese are common donations at food banks. These and many other foods received are high in sugar, salt and starch, which are unhealthy. The Salvation Army in Midland, Ontario, is trying to change lives by encouraging donations that … Read more
From an early age Rick Jackson couldn’t get a handle on his insecurities. Due to his father’s addiction to alcohol, Rick lacked support and reinforcement. He never felt good enough, and became frustrated and angry. His self-doubt and desperate need for attention lead to destructive behavior, and Rick’s problems only got worse.
As wind and rain storms continue to blast through Manitoba, severe flooding continues to affect hundreds of residences. Communities along the southeast shore of Lake Manitoba were hit hard and Salvation Army personnel provided physical and spiritual needs to those … Read more
Since July 2007, Commissioners William and Marilyn Francis have served as Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries, respectively, for The Salvation Army’s Canada and Bermuda Territory. On July 1, 2011, they enter honourable retirement.