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Camp is a Place for Lifelong Bonds and Valuable Life Lessons

Posted on 27th July 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Kessa and Brekin at camp
As the daughter of Salvation Army officers/pastors, Kessa Daniels has been involved in Salvation Army summer camps across British Columbia since she was seven years old. She has been a camper, a cabin leader, and currently holds the position of administrative coordinator for Camp Mountainview. The time she has spent at camp has shaped her  […]

Toy Lending Library Helps Children Develop New Skills

Posted on 20th July 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Two children enjoy toy apparatus with slide
The Salvation Army in Guelph, Ont., in collaboration with Hand Print Kids, offers a free Toy Lending Library to support families who need toys to promote their child’s development. The toys can be borrowed for two weeks, and the toy selection is rotated every seven weeks. In 2021, Occupational Therapist with Hand Print Kids, Carol  […]
Salvation Army Centre of Hope building with shield
On June 8, a human trafficking ring in London, Ont., was dismantled as a result of an investigation conducted by the RCMP, Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), and local police. The operation led to the liberation of 31 people. The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope assisted in the operation by providing showers, toiletries, clothing and  […]

Cabin Leaders Are the Unsung Heroes of Camp

Posted on 6th July 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Behind all the fun activities and experiences from Salvation Army summer camps, there are dedicated cabin leaders, who work hard to ensure campers are safe and enjoying their time. Cabin leaders provide day-to-day care for campers. They sleep in the same cabins as the campers, help them in their daily care, and lead them through  […]

Café Connection in Whitby Provides a Haven for Salvation Army Friends

Posted on 27th June 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Pool table with mug that says "A Place of Hope"
Café Connection happens every Wednesday. It is a place where friends of The Salvation Army in Whitby, Ont., have a chance to get together to enjoy meaningful conversation, connection, and a delicious cup of coffee. The vision was to create a safe space where Majors Ken and Donette Percy, pastors, along with the church leadership  […]
Major Jamie Rands delivers water bottle to man downtown
To help battle the heat this summer, The Salvation Army in Brandon, Man., has developed an initiative to assist priority communities in the city’s main core. On days when the temperature reaches 30 C or above, Salvation Army staff and volunteers walk around downtown pulling rolling wagons with coolers where they store water bottles that  […]