The Salvation Army’s Women’s Shelter in Calgary isn’t just a safe space for women seeking a haven – it’s a place where they have access to opportunities and resources that encourage them to better themselves by setting achievable goals. Louann is one of those women. “I am rebuilding my foundation,” Louann says. “I am taking  […]

Yahoo!! Or is it yeehaw!? The 2018 Stampede is a fun and exciting 10 days in Calgary, and The Salvation Army is there every year to celebrate with the city with a number of events. On Friday July 6, The Salvation Army Glenmore Temple Band marched in the parade – what a scorcher! The next  […]

Luza, her husband Edison, and their son are newcomers to Canada, and have found community at The Salvation Army's Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre in Calgary.

Settling in Calgary brought many new challenges for Gladys and her family. Originally from Nigeria, they had immigrated to the UK, but with high unemployment and uncertainty, they decided to move to Canada to raise their little girl. “Starting over again was hard,” says Gladys. “The high cost of shipping forced us to leave most  […]

There were a lot of smiles and thank you’s as Calgarians left The Centre of Hope and Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre this week in their new winter coats. This year’s 13th Annual Salvation Army Coat Drive at the Calgary Stampeders game on October 31 was another record breaker! Over 5,100 new and gently used  […]

Going back to school is an exciting time for kids, but can be stressful for parents struggling to pay for school fees and supplies. The Salvation Army is there to help by providing backpacks and/or school supplies to children through programs in Calgary, Edmonton, Peace River, and Wetaskiwin. In Calgary, the Barbara Mitchell Family Resource  […]

Fifteen Alberta mothers and their combined 28 children were at The Salvation Army's Pine Lake Camp last week for this year's edition of Moms & Tots Camp, themed Soul Food: nutrition for the body, mind, and spirit. "This week gives families, who may not otherwise get a vacation, time to step away from the rigors  […]

Yahoo! Live music, line dancing, kids games, plenty of pancakes and a beautiful sunny day made for good times for all at the 3rd Annual Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre Stampede Breakfast. Sally Ann donned her cowgirl hat and joined in on the fun – playing twister with the kids and learning how to line  […]

Talk about Fun! The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre’s 2nd Annual Stampede Breakfast was a big hit with hundreds of young and old who attended. Flapjacks, bacon, sausages, and fruit salad gave the young ones plenty of energy to run from one attraction to the next. The little cowpokes galloped along as they  […]

The day started with snow on the ground and cool temperatures, but that didn’t dampen the spirits of the 225 people who attended the first annual Easter Event at The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre on Saturday, April 19. Families enjoyed egg painting, egg decorating, and cross making activities, as well as tasty  […]