In March, 12 high school students from Emmanuel Evangelical Free Church in Steinbach, Manitoba, gave up their spring break to serve others by volunteering at The Salvation Army’s Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre and Community Venture in Winnipeg. The youths worked with seniors’ groups, babies and new mothers, children, and individuals with disabilities as part  […]

So much has changed over the past two months. With something as serious as a pandemic, many unexpected problems arise. With schools closing for the rest of the year, some students are more at risk for food insecurity, but The Salvation Army’s Community & Family Services in Grande Prairie has been able to step in  […]

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  […]

WINNIPEG, MB – The Salvation Army is proud to partner with the Manitoba Chiropractors Association (MCA) in the Pack it Light, Wear it Right Backpack Program for a second year in a row! The chiropractic community developed Pack it Light, Wear it Right to address the health issue of wearing an overloaded backpack on a  […]

Regina, SK – It’s that time of year again when parents stock pile school supplies for their children. Unfortunately, The Salvation Army (TSA) is witnessing more families who can’t even afford to do that. That’s why, in Regina, The Salvation Army is asking for the public’s support. TSA is encouraging people to donate a backpack filled  […]

Winnipeg, MB – The River East Collegiate Key (Kiwanis Educating Youth) Club is a team of hard working, energetic and dedicated young adults.  On Thursday, June 14th they dropped by The Salvation Army Weetamah Centre with a generous donation of food and clothing. Brigitta Schuler, spokesperson for Key Club, explains, “We were looking to help  […]