In Moncton, N.B, The Salvation Army’s unique camping program is providing additional dignity to vulnerable children by ensuring that each child arrives at camp as an equal. Imagine the embarrassment of appearing at camp with a battered suitcase that contained one beat-up old pillow, or the isolation felt as you sat on the sidelines during  […]

This can’t be happening to me, thought Patricia. With her sudden loss of employment, the Davis household income took a drastic hit. They were in a crippling situation. Imagine a family of four living on $5 a month after paying rent and basic bills? This is where Patricia Davis and her loved ones found themselves  […]

In Midland, Ontario, spare change is still in demand, homeless people are looking for support and places to stay, and others on the fringe just need someone to talk to. Situations don’t change quickly but given the opportunity, they can. In a rubber-meets-the-road type of ministry, The Salvation Army is combing streets, parks and trails—anywhere  […]

Handymen in Barrie are helping people get back on their feet—for free. A member of a local church in Barrie, Ontario, started a Helping Hands program, where church members volunteer handyman services to those who really can’t afford it. “We stick to small jobs that can be wrapped up in two or three hours,” says  […]

Lorne was a victim in his own community—disregarded and disrespected because he had a learning disability. He was convinced no one would ever accept him for who he was. As one of eight children Lorne was born into a chaotic environment. He was a sad, angry and neglected young boy. By age 15 Lorne was  […]

The Salvation Army has recently completed its 31 Days of Dignity, an opportunity to regard the dignity of others through simple acts. While the Army recognized May as Dignity Month, it also believes that treating individuals in a manner that supports a positive self-image is a year-round responsibility that we have. When we do this  […]

Addiction is not picky. It can, and does, attack anyone from any walk of life. Since November 2011, and in response to community need, Fireside Addiction Services in Chilliwack, B.C. is mending broken people, one life at a time. The idea for an addiction centre in Chilliwack, which serves the Fraser Valley, came after The  […]

It’s one of the first of its kind in Ontario. People with developmental and cognitive disabilities are celebrating new-found independence by learning how to use public transportation, something many of us take for granted. The Salvation Army is the organizing force behind Community Access to Transportation, or ‘The CAT’. “This course provides freedom for a  […]

Victoria – On May 11 The Salvation Army participated in “Stigma Stomp Day”, an event during Mental Health Awareness week that was designed to educate and raise awareness of the stigma’s attached to people experiencing mental health/addiction issues. The event included food, fun, entertainment, and speeches by members of the community who experienced the power  […]

Vancouver – For the second consecutive year, The Salvation Army is celebrating May as Dignity Month. In Vancouver, The Salvation Army in partnership with local pop up shop Cartems Donuterie, will be honoring this occasion by giving hope and donuts in the Downtown core on May 15th between 11.30am and 1.15pm Distributing FREE mini ‘Sally  […]