2023 School Assistance Programs

Posted on 31st July 2023, by jmifsud
Backpack program
It always seems too early to start thinking about Back to School, but for families that are stretching their budgets with summer activities and the cost of everyday living, getting ready for a new school year can be a major cause of stress and anxiety. Fortunately, in many Prairie Division communities, The Salvation Army offers  […]
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Calgary's Long-Standing Backpack Program Offers a Twist This Year
With the end of summer break on the horizon, many families may be looking at budgets already stretched and wondering how they’ll be able to pay for school supplies for the upcoming year. The Salvation Army has a long-standing backpack program that supplies kids from elementary school up to high school with much-needed school supplies. With the  […]

Huge Increase In Edmonton Backpack Program Registrations

Posted on 30th August 2016, by Alberta
Going back to school is an exciting and sometimes stressful time for kids, especially if they don’t have the right tools to hit the ground running. The Salvation Army in Edmonton ensures every child has the school supplies he or she needs for the first day of school. This year, the backpack program saw registrations  […]
Catoogan School backpack distribution
Grey skies and heavy thundershowers couldn’t dull the spirits of the students and teachers of Catoogan Elementary School in Santa Fe, Leyte on Thursday, May 29. Huddled in a classroom with a tarp for a roof, these students eagerly awaited their chance to select a brand new backpack. Thanks to generous donors, The Salvation Army was  […]

Back-To-School Backpack Program

Posted on 12th August 2013, by jmifsud
You are reading an old article – for information on the 2015 backpack program, please click: Manitoba: http://myredshield.ca/backpacks Saskatoon: https://www.facebook.com/TSA.Prairie/posts/921650834573939 Saskatoon, SK – It’s that time of year again when families are preparing to send their children back to school with a new backpack filled with supplies to get them through the year. The Salvation Army Community Centre  […]
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