Chef and The Salvation Army Unite to Feed Community Affected by Wildfires

Posted on 12th September 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
food in boxes
Since the wildfires in western Canada began, The Salvation Army has joined together with various partners to help provide food and hydration to evacuees and firefighters. In Kelowna, B.C., one chef and his team have made it a mission to ensure residents, evacuees, and front-line workers don’t go hungry. Chef Adam Relvas, and his wife  […]

Giving Back to the Community Through Gifts of Securities

Posted on 9th November 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
Signing a will with a lawyer
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  […]

Video Conferencing Connects Families with Loved Ones in Long-term Care

Posted on 8th April 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
Staff member helps resident with video conferencing and keeping connected
Keeping loved ones connected is critically important as long-term care and seniors’ homes are restricting visitations to protect residents from illness. With this in mind, The Salvation Army’s Ottawa Grace Manor long-term care home is bringing residents together with their families and loved ones through video conferencing. “My uncle was visiting with my grandmother in  […]

Salvation Army Ramps up Services When Temperatures Plummet

Posted on 5th February 2020, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army emergency disaster services vehicle serves the vulnerable on a cold night
When blasts of frigid weather strike, The Salvation Army across Canada is increasing its services to help the vulnerable stay warm. “The chance of at-risk or homeless people freezing is significant with sub-zero temperatures,” says Wayne McDonough, director of The Salvation Army’s Waterson Centre in Regina. “Cold weather affects both physical and mental health and  […]

Shelter for Homeless Seniors

Posted on 6th August 2019, by SalvationArmy.ca
shelter director opens the doors for seniors experiencing homelessness
On December 15, 2018, at the request of the City of Toronto, The Salvation Army opened a new shelter for seniors in the North Etobicoke region of Toronto. “With roughly 20 to 22 percent of people who access emergency shelters being 55 years of age or older, the City of Toronto saw a need for  […]

Salvation Army Provides Heat Relief to Vulnerable People

Posted on 18th July 2019, by SalvationArmy.ca
salvation army worker distributes cold water to vulnerable people during heat wave
Many cities in Canada are experiencing extreme heat and according to Health Canada, the number of annual days with scorching hot temperatures is expected to double within the next 30 years. “Keeping cool and hydrated during extreme heat is vital,” says Debbie Clarke, who is the director of The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services in  […]