At a time when Salvation Army Thrift Stores need it most, a clothing drive at Mic Mac Mall in Dartmouth, N.S., is producing incredible returns, helping replenish critically low clothing supplies. The Big Scale Summer Sale promotion began on Thursday, July 19, and encourages Mic Mac Mall patrons to bring gently used clothing to the  […]

This month, residents of Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, can donate to help their community and upgrade their wardrobe at no cost, thanks to a unique shopping event being hosted by Mic Mac Mall. From July 19 through to July 29th, Mic Mac Mall, located at 21 MicMac Blvd., will be hosting the Big Scale Summer Sale  […]

New Glasgow: Members of the local community joined together Tuesday for a flag raising with the Salvation Army to kick off its Red Shield campaign taking place throughout the month of May. Red Shield month draws awareness to the services provided by the Salvation Army through various fund raising efforts, including an event taking place  […]

A year has passed since The Salvation Army, representing some churches in southwestern Nova Scotia, wrote a letter to Premier Darrell Dexter expressing its concern about the impact of the loss of the Yarmouth ferry. Twelve months later, a local pastor who played a significant role in writing that letter on behalf of the Yarmouth  […]

Coping with cold weather is hard when you are homeless. From coast to coast, The Salvation Army offers many services to help people during bone-chilling temperatures. “The Salvation Army is called to serve suffering humanity,” says Andrew Wilson, emergency disaster services Coordinator for The Salvation Army Maritime Division. “That includes helping the homeless cope with  […]

Truro, N.S. – She walked in—and walked out. Violet Large, 78, wanted no accolades, no special recognition. She just wanted to help others. Her hand-delivered cheque left at the cashier’s counter of her local Salvation Army Thrift Store contained a substantial donation that would be life-changing for many. In July, Violet and her husband Allen,  […]

This year marks the 125th Anniversary of The Salvation Army ‘opening fire’ in the Maritime Division. In those early years, there was much curiosity about their methods and message but the seed of Salvationism took root. It has stood the test of time. While methods may change over the years, the message must remain constant.  […]

When temperatures plummet, many low-income families are forced to chose between buying groceries or paying for the energy bill. Since 1997 The Salvation Army-run Good Neighbours Energy Program in Nova Scotia has been helping individuals and families when they have nowhere else to turn.

When Anna Dean’s parents, Malcolm and Diana Dean, immigrated to Canada from England in 1948, they knew no one. When they got off the ship at Pier 21 in Halifax with their two toddlers, Anna’s parents were offered hot drinks by The Salvation Army and asked if they needed shelter, clothes or food. The family  […]