Jeri’s Story of Hope

Posted on 27th January 2023, by jmifsud
Your donation gives places like The Center of Hope in Winnipeg the ability to provide a warm place to sleep, showers, laundry, and access to other supports for unsheltered people. Jeri was diagnosed with a mental illness in his teens and received short-term care at The Centre of Hope which housed a crisis stabilization unit.  […]
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Lloydminster Kid's Kits
The Salvation Army in Lloydminster has been altering their programs to better help their community through the COVID-19 pandemic. The challenges have led to changes to current programs, but it’s also caused the cancellation of a few others. “The pandemic has affected us like all places,” Community Ministries Officer, Major Bond Jennings said. “Normally we would  […]
Emergency Disaster Services team cooking meals in Fort Vermillion
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) teams were deployed to Fort Vermilion on May 3, after a flood left 750 residents displaced in the middle of a global pandemic. The unique situation of this disaster has been dealing with added safety measures and precautions caused by COVID-19 but when disaster strikes, The Salvation Army  […]

Red Cap Program Helps Kids Cope with Anger

Posted on 10th April 2017, by Alberta
RED CAP program in Lloydminster
Anger is a normal part of life, but many adults and children do not have positive opportunities to practice dealing with that emotion. For many families with children who have behavioral problems, working with their child to manage their anger can often feel overwhelming. That is why The Salvation Army in Lloydminster launched the RED  […]
Wetaskiwin Salvation Army Feed My Lambs program
When The Salvation Army in Wetaskiwin, Alta., learned that some elementary school students didn’t have enough food to get through the weekend, they developed a program that not only improves academic performance but gives struggling families one less thing to worry about. “It surprised me to learn how many kids go to school hungry,” says  […]

Calgary Stampeders Help Distribute Donated Coats

Posted on 9th November 2016, by Alberta
Calgary coat distribution day
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  […]

Medicine Hat Salvation Army Expands Community Resource Centre

Posted on 6th September 2016, by Alberta
Medicine Hat Community Resource Centre
On August 25, The Salvation Army in Medicine Hat celebrated the Community Resource Centre’s (CRC) move into a new and expanded space located at 476 – 4 Street SE. The new space will allow more room for programs and extended operating hours. “People can drop by for a cup of coffee, access our Family Services,  […]