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Second Flight of Evacuees and Children for Adoption Arrives in Canada

OTTAWA, Jan. 27 /CNW/ – Salvation Army Emergency and Disaster Services staff were on hand for the second time this week to welcome Haitian evacuees and children bound for adoption by Canadian families upon their arrival at Ottawa International Airport. The flight touched down in Ottawa just before 2:00 p.m. carrying approximately 52 orphans and […]

Haiti’s Orphans – Should Adoption Processes Be Bypassed?

For newly orphaned children wandering the streets of Haiti’s capital begging for food, new life sounds like a dream come true. But agencies trying to evacuate children whose parents died in last week’s earthquake have been criticised for bypassing proper adoption processes to rush them to families abroad. Children’s advocacy groups warn against new procedures […]

Salvation Army Restores a Mother’s Hope During Christmas

When asked how she and her son's holiday season would look without The Salvation Army, Sara (not her real name) gave a simple answer. “Christmas? There would have been none,” Sara said. After escaping an abusive marriage, Sara and her young son found themselves in a challenging situation. At the time, Sara was going to […]

Salvation Army Christmas Gift Program Undergoes Changes to Promote Equality

The Salvation Army in Maple Ridge, B.C., has made some changes to its Christmas Village Gift program to ensure that all families receive an equal and fair number of gifts this Christmas. What was formerly known as the Adopt a Family program, has been renamed and sponsors help all clients instead of focusing on one […]

Mural at Salvation Army Thrift Store Celebrates Black Excellence

On May 25, 2020, people around the world were shocked and horrified by the murder of George Floyd, a Black man who was suffocated by a police officer in Minneapolis. For Kayla Whitney, an artist living in Hamilton, Ont., that terrible event became the impetus behind a new mural celebrating the Black diaspora around the […]

Camp in a Box Filled with Fun, Purpose and Adventure

COVID-19 continues to shape the landscape of The Salvation Army’s camping ministries across the country. While the 2021 season will look different, staff at Beaver Creek Camp in Northwest Ontario, Manitoba and Saskatchewan, are welcoming back campers. “We are providing a virtual camp experience that children can enjoy during these challenging times,” says Captain Norm […]

From Just Existing to Living Again

In her early 30s, Lesley’s true challenges began. A severe and chronic mental health diagnosis coupled with alcohol and addiction issues left her no longer able to function. Throughout her journey she found The Salvation Army, they helped her—no matter what condition she arrived in. “I had graduated from the University of Alberta with honours and moved […]

Salvation Army Launches Rapid Relief Emergency Response Team and Echo-Friendly Products

In September 2019, The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda developed a new emergency disaster services (EDS) team to serve the territory in times of need better. The Territorial Rapid Emergency Assistance Team (TREAT) consists of 20 experienced EDS personnel, from coast to coast, who can deploy quickly following a crisis. “The purpose of TREAT […]

The Christmas Hamper

As a single parent living in poverty, Christmas is a challenging time for Becky. “Many people don’t know what it’s like to tell your children they have to go to bed hungry,” says Becky. “Or watch them cry as Christmas approaches because there are no presents under the tree.” Becky’s story Becky had worked in […]

Corporate Partnerships

Partnering With The Salvation Army Employee Giving Opportunities We welcome the opportunity to work with employee donation committees to design opportunities for your employees to financially support our services. Donations can be made via payroll deduction or directly to The Salvation Army. National Advertising Link your corporate name with The Salvation Army’s well-known and respected […]