With the summer sun dappling through dark evergreens beyond the open windows, the chorus of voices rose and spilled out of the Chapel in the Woods with the fervor and assurance of true believers.

They had authority—authority they misused—authority that changed who she was. Nikki Duna was abandoned, betrayed, unloved and abused.

When Gus Wilson’s mom died suddenly, it was the most horrible thing he had ever experienced. No one could soften the blow for the 20-year-old. Two weeks later, Gus left his home in Midland, Ontario, for Toronto. “This was the beginning of a downward spiral for me,” says Gus.

The Salvation Army cares about the homeless. Terri Williams shuffled from friend to friend after a violent attack left her unable to work and, therefore, unable to pay the rent. Eventually, she was on the streets, frightened and alone. Ken Acker lived on a park bench. Addicted to drugs and alcohol, he could no longer  […]

Largest Non-governmental Provider of Social Service in Canada Hosts Open House Events at Facilities Nationwide WHO:  Salvation Army leaders and the general public, including local politicians, civic groups and community leaders WHAT: On Wednesday, May 19th The Salvation Army will host a national open house, giving the media and public an opportunity to tour facilities  […]

Mark Love can’t remember committing a serious crime. He was blacked out drunk. When he was arrested the next day he was told a weapon was involved.

At age 13 Scott Cameron was shy, insecure and desperate to be accepted by his friends. “In an attempt to fit in, I smoked my first joint of marijuana, with a buddy, under the carport of our middle-class family home,” says Scott.

A Winnipeg man who has struggled with alcoholism for decades has filed a complaint with the Manitoba Human Rights Commission because he can’t find a treatment program that doesn’t rely on religion or spirituality as part of the recovery process. Rob Johnstone, who has filed the complaint, says the presence of spiritual elements in rehab  […]

“Renovations, thanks to generous donors, are underway at The Toronto Salvation Army Homestead, which serves women in Ontario who struggle with substance abuse. As we bring the facility into the 21st century we will serve a broader population of women and offer new services as we give women new hope for recovery,