Government to provide Army and other agencies with additional funding to combat food insecurity (above) The Salvation Army and representatives from other agencies meet with federal ministers to discuss food insecurity during the pandemic On December 18, Salvation Army representatives met in a virtual roundtable with key federal government ministers together with other agencies—including Food  […]

When Araxie’s husband died suddenly at the age of 62, she was devastated. Coping with that loss has been one of her life’s biggest challenges. Looking for healthy ways to deal with the pain of loss, Araxie researched charitable giving and specific causes that she could support. “I knew a little bit about The Salvation  […]

Like its name implies, The Salvation Army Thrift Store, National Recycling Operations (NRO) is much more than just a thrift store. NRO empowers donations of gently-used clothing and household items to make a tangible impact and build stronger communities. Once a shirt is donated, it is no longer just an article of clothing–it becomes an  […]

TORONTO, ON, June 15, 2020—Today, the Rogers family donated $10 million to The Salvation Army to help support Canadians affected by COVID-19. It is the largest private donation the charity has received in its more than 135 years of giving hope to those in need across Canada. “The incredible generosity of the Rogers family is  […]

As an organization that has people at the core of its mission, The Salvation Army has taken unprecedented measures during COVID-19 to ensure that those who rely on them for help, stay healthy and safe. Abiding by social distancing guidelines, our shelter spaces at The Salvation Army Winnipeg Centre of Hope had to be expanded.  […]

Today, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an investment of $100 million to improve access to food for Canadians facing social, economic, and health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Salvation Army is grateful to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Government of Canada for $5 million in funding as part of the $100 million investment.  […]

When his first baby tooth fell out at the age of five, Malachi gave his ‘tooth fairy’ money to the local Salvation Army in London, UK, along with a note asking them to spend it on helping homeless people. “Dear Salvation Army. I pray you get money to buy houses for everybody. I have £5  […]

TORONTO, ON (January 4, 2020) Massive bushfires in Australia continue to spread as heat, high winds, and dry weather are pushing flames through much of the southeastern part of the country. As the crisis enters its fourth month, Salvation Army volunteers continue to provide emotional, spiritual and material support to firefighters, volunteers and evacuees. “As  […]