The Christmas season is a time of joy for many, but rising costs and the stress of feeding extended family and providing toys for children may keep some families from celebrating. Throughout the year, The Salvation Army strives to help those in need. We provide access to food banks, community/family services and affordable shopping at  […]

This past Christmas, requests for assistance by way of Christmas hampers and children’s gifts increased substantially all over Canada. Many of our neighbours found themselves struggling to make ends meet due to rising interest rates and post-pandemic inflation. The city of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, was no exception. Almost 600 families turned to The Salvation Army  […]

Kaya is a young mother of two, a full-time student and working part-time in Kenora, Ontario. Supporting her family on a part-time income while trying to focus on her studies was difficult. “It was hard to make ends meet, grocery wise and my kids’ needs,” Kaya explains. Kaya’s mother-in-law Gloria is a former client of  […]

There’s something extra special about a handmade gift! For the past few years, Ken McKnight has been building wooden trucks, tractors and cradles and donating them to The Salvation Army in Saskatoon. He made and presented over 100 handcrafted pieces in 2022, distributed through Christmas assistance programs at The Salvation Army Saskatoon Temple. “I’ve been  […]

Walking along the hallway in Edmonton’s Braemar School, there are some marked differences from the typical high school. As Salvation Army volunteers walk to the cafeteria every Tuesday, baby strollers are parked here and there along the wall and there’s a room full of maternity and baby clothes, because Braemar is a bit different. This  […]

The Christmas season is a time of joy for many but rising costs and the stress of feeding extended family and providing toys for children may keep some families from celebrating. Throughout the year, The Salvation Army strives to help those in need. We provide access to food banks, community/family services and affordable shopping at  […]

The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle Campaign occurs every year during the holiday season. Donations are collected across Canada with the help of volunteers who give a few hours of their day manning a Kettle. Unfortunately, with the most recent restrictions in Alberta we have decided to pull all our volunteers to keep them safe and  […]

This Christmas, families and individuals in Fort McMurray who were affected by the wildfire in May are starting from scratch and The Salvation Army is offering practical support to help.   “I can go to my storage containers and pull out my winter coat, boots, Christmas tree, and decorations,” says Major Marina Jennings of The  […]