Children at March-break camp sit listening to camp worker
Every year many Salvation Army locations across Canada offer March-break camps that help children learn, stay active, and for parents to have affordable alternatives to daycare. The Salvation Army in St. Thomas, Ont., has been running a March-break camp for over a decade. This year their camp will take place from March 11 to the  […]

Salvation Army Anger Management Program Addresses Emotions of Bullying

Posted on 27th February 2024, by SalvationArmy.ca
Child looks at stop light to learn how to handle emotions
In many communities across Canada, The Salvation Army’s Red Cap anger management program for children ages 8 to 12, incorporates sessions into the school day or as an after-school program. One of the most common causes of anger for school-aged children is bullying. Whether a child is being bullied or they are bullying others, the  […]

Camp is a Place for Lifelong Bonds and Valuable Life Lessons

Posted on 27th July 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Kessa and Brekin at camp
As the daughter of Salvation Army officers/pastors, Kessa Daniels has been involved in Salvation Army summer camps across British Columbia since she was seven years old. She has been a camper, a cabin leader, and currently holds the position of administrative coordinator for Camp Mountainview. The time she has spent at camp has shaped her  […]
A room filled with prom dresses and accessories
As the end of the school year approaches, graduating high school students start looking forward to graduation and prom. And while these events are fun and memorable, sometimes finding the right dress can cause financial anxiety. To help students find affordable dresses The Salvation Army in Guelph, Ont., hosts the annual “Princess Project” event, which  […]

Honouring Inspiring Youth Volunteers

Posted on 17th April 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
a collage of teens and families volunteering at Salvation Army kettes
The sound of a small bell ringing might be the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions The Salvation Army. It is a bell that symbolizes the Army’s most well-known fundraiser, the Christmas Kettle Campaign. Each year the kettle campaign raises millions of dollars across Canada and Bermuda with the help of dedicated  […]

How You are Sparking Hope for At-Risk Youth

Posted on 18th October 2022, by SalvationArmy.ca
man working in garage
Like a spark from a welding torch, Trades Start has ignited Jacob’s passion and direction in life. The 17-year-old high school student is learning how to weld through Trades Start, a 12-week education and life-skills program established by The Salvation Army in Wiarton, Ont., to help at-risk youth. “I can’t be in an office and  […]