The Salvation Army employees work hard to help make a difference in their communities. Our Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) Director for Prairie East, Debbie Clarke, has worked for The Salvation Army for over 20 years.  Her devotion to The Salvation Army started at a young age. Debbie grew up in The Army and began teaching  […]

The Salvation Army is grateful for all that is donated to us. Donations of clothing, money and time are invaluable to the success of The Salvation Army. Dr. James Parker was looking for a way to give back to his community after retiring from his career as an education administrator. He began volunteering at The  […]

Giving to The Salvation Army allows us to continue to be a transformative influence in a person’s life.  An influence that saved the life of Conrad Ginter. In September 2016, Conrad stood on the edge of the Disraeli Bridge in Winnipeg and started to cry. “Just jump and end it right now,” Conrad thought. Conrad,  […]

Leaving a bequest to The Salvation Army is the simplest way to create a legacy of everlasting hope. Sharon Gray has chosen to help keep hope alive by leaving a gift to The Salvation Army in her will. Sharon’s first memory of the Salvation Army came from a story her mother told her about giving  […]

For most kids, birthdays mean getting new toys and clothes, but for 10 year old Joel Moore, he had another idea. Joel celebrated his birthday in December and decided to ask his friends that instead of wrapped gifts that they bring a donation for The Salvation Army. “I already have lots of toys and clothes,”  […]

It has been one year since the wildfire called ‘The Beast’ raged through Fort McMurray burning 5,000 square kilometres, destroying 2,400 structures, and leaving thousands homeless. Much has changed in Fort McMurray since the entire city was evacuated. Roughly 15,000 people have not returned to the community and for those who have returned, the psychological  […]

“Lo and behold, I lucked out.” That’s how Gabe Bakos explains what followed after his wife, Linda, suggested that he volunteer at The Salvation Army Christmas Kettles. Linda’s family had a long tradition within The Salvation Army church. When Gabe married her almost four years ago, he says he knew, as do most people, about  […]

Cathie Hays admits she wasn’t expecting much that day when she showed up for her shift at The Salvation Army’s Christmas Kettle inside a suburban mall. She had been a kettle volunteer for about five years and she knew that this particular location wasn’t one of the busiest. She resigned herself to a slow few  […]

By her own admission, Jacci Bibeau is one fussy volunteer. “I do a lot of research before I do anything. I have to know it’s making a difference and that the money goes where it’s supposed to go." The Salvation Army passed Bibeau’s scrutiny with flying colours, but that’s not the only factor that keeps  […]

Calgary Stampeders fan favourites Brandon Smith and Drew Tate were kept busy at The Salvation Army Coat Drive Distribution Day on November 8. The two acted as personal shoppers by helping families pick out coats and other necessities to get them through the cold winter. Mittens, scarves, hats, and even pajamas were also available for  […]