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International Women's Day 2021
On March 8, the world celebrated International Women’s Day (IWD) by highlighting the social, cultural, economic, and political achievements of women. Every year, a campaign theme is developed for IWD, and this year it’s #choosetochallenge. The Salvation Army’s Cornerstone women’s residence in Edmonton celebrated IWD by completing their #choosetochallenge virtual walk to the Mount Everest  […]
People lining up for their to-go roast beef dinner at Winter Feast
  On February 18, The Salvation Army’s Addictions & Residential Centre (ARC) hosted their third annual Winter Feast event feeding nearly 200 of the inner city’s most vulnerable. The free event was open to everyone and was held fully outdoors due to the pandemic. Guests enjoyed hot chocolate, a full roast beef dinner, and a  […]

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Santa Shuffle 2020

Posted on 23rd December 2020, by Alberta
Santa Shuffle Edmonton
The challenges of 2020 did not stop our 30th Annual Santa Shuffle 5K Fun Run and 1K Elf Walk from taking place, but it did look a little different. Instead of holding the race all together as normal, participants could run or walk anytime on their own between December 5-12th, with online opening and closing  […]
The annual Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign officially launched across the Alberta & Northern Territories Division on November 19, with a virtual fundraiser, Hope in the City 2020. The Salvation Army was honored to have five-time Olympic medalist, Officer of the Order of Canada, and member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, Hayley Wickenheiser, as  […]

New Wings Program Helps Women Find Their Way

Posted on 4th December 2020, by Alberta
Leanne's story
Suicidal thoughts started at an early age for Leanne. “If I jumped out of this window, do you think anyone would miss me?” she asked her brother at the age of seven. Looking back at her childhood, her earliest memories consist of abuse and neglect. Leanne grew up in a typical middle-class family with two  […]

Keeping Kettle Volunteers Safe This Christmas Season

Posted on 26th November 2020, by Alberta
Kettle volunteer safety
The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle campaign is the largest fundraiser for our organization, dating back to 1903 in Canada. The money raised stays local and provides vital services in the community that help people who are vulnerable or marginalized. The campaign would not be successful without the help of our volunteers who graciously donate their  […]

The Salvation Army’s Fight Against Human Trafficking

Posted on 24th September 2020, by Alberta
The Fight for Freedom
From its beginnings, The Salvation Army has fought against modern slavery and human trafficking. In 1885, in coalition with social campaigners such as William T. Stead, Salvationists exposed the entrapment, abduction and sale of young girls and women into London brothels and effectively campaigned for changes in the law. – The Salvation Army International Generating  […]
Since 2003, The Salvation Army’s Cornerstone Residence has been a place where women in need can live safely, while trying to manage personal struggles and work towards a better life. The recently renovated building offers 20 furnished apartments for up to one year for women who qualify through Alberta Health Services, Housing Outreach & Stabilization  […]