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A room filled with prom dresses and accessories
As the end of the school year approaches, graduating high school students start looking forward to graduation and prom. And while these events are fun and memorable, sometimes finding the right dress can cause financial anxiety. To help students find affordable dresses The Salvation Army in Guelph, Ont., hosts the annual “Princess Project” event, which  […]

Why Everyone Has a Role to Play in Preparing for Emergencies

Posted on 8th May 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Emergency preparedness week. Be prepared within your community.
For more than 100 years, The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) in Canada has played a critical role in disaster preparedness, response and recovery. This Emergency Preparedness Week, May 7-13, 2023, Karim Kane, planning specialist with The Salvation Army’s national EDS team, stresses the importance of preparedness so communities can withstand, adapt to, and  […]

How a Bike from The Salvation Army Helped a Winnipeg Radio Host

Posted on 2nd May 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Chris with bike helmet and 680 CJOB jacket
Christian Aumell arrived in Winnipeg in March 2015. He left his hometown of Tara, Ont., with two suitcases and nothing else. He had just finished his studies in broadcast journalism and had been presented with a part-time job opportunity at Global News’ 680 CJOB radio station. With little knowledge of his new home and a  […]
community garden
To teach participants how to grow their own vegetables, The Salvation Army’s Community Church in Belleville, Ont., in cooperation with the Community Development Council (CDC) of Quinte, organizes the community garden initiative each spring. Since the incorporation of The Salvation Army’s garden in 2017, members of the program have raised 24 vegetable-rich garden beds, a  […]

Take Action to Recognize Earth Month

Posted on 19th April 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Picture of world globe with text Making Every Day Earth Day
As our planet faces growing environmental challenges, we must all take action to protect it for future generations. From planting trees to participating in park clean-ups, there are many ways you can help save the Earth. However, if you want to commit to making a positive long-lasting impact in the environment, we encourage you to  […]

Honouring Inspiring Youth Volunteers

Posted on 17th April 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
a collage of teens and families volunteering at Salvation Army kettes
The sound of a small bell ringing might be the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions The Salvation Army. It is a bell that symbolizes the Army’s most well-known fundraiser, the Christmas Kettle Campaign. Each year the kettle campaign raises millions of dollars across Canada and Bermuda with the help of dedicated  […]