How many people wake up, open their eyes, and go about their day without ever giving thought to their ability to see? For Samir Aseme this is no longer the case. Fully blind for two-and-a-half years now, Samir, who is working with The Salvation Army for his second straight year, still finds himself struggling with  […]

The Salvation Army works to meet the needs of each community we serve. Sometimes this means opening a food bank, other times it means offering shelter, but this year in Pictou it meant lending our iconic kettles to the local Legion to assist with their Poppy Campaign. “This is the first request we’ve had of  […]

Christmas dinner came early for about 30 community members in Spryfield, NS on December 23rd thanks to a robust team of volunteers with Nova Scotia Power (NSP) and The Salvation Army, Spryfield Family and Community Services unit. “When a team of staff from Nova Scotia Power were looking for a meaningful opportunity to serve in  […]

The sounds of the season are in the air with our annual tradition and holiday favorite, the Beary Merry Christmas Concert series. This spectacular event features the Stadacona Band of the Royal Canadian Navy, the Cantatrice Ensemble girls’ choir, along with the talented and funny, CTV’s Liz Rigney as emcee. Combined, these talented individuals offer  […]

With 16 thank you certificates prominently displayed at her work, Cheryl Davies is delighted to be a part of The Salvation Army’s Angel Giving Tree Program. She has been supporting the toy drive for 18 years and has no plans of retiring. Cheryl is quick to offer the reason for her inspiration, which she shares  […]

People across the Maritimes answered the call of The Salvation Army bells by contributing over $1.9 million to the annual Christmas Kettle Campaign, exceeding last years’ donations by $3,800. The funds were collected at approximately 200 kettle sites throughout the Maritimes from mid-November through Christmas Eve. Donations were also received through The Salvation Army online  […]

Each Christmas, The Salvation Army relies on thousands of volunteers to help our kettle campaign. Ginger Braaten is one of our faithful volunteers who shares why she supports The Salvation Army. “Salvation Army kettles are a part of my childhood. I remember Christmas shopping with my family and hearing the bells. Mom and Dad immediately  […]

One in eight Canadian households struggle to put food on the table. During Christmastime those in need have difficulty purchasing basic necessities, let alone adding the stress of buying a Christmas gift for their children. To ease some of this stress, The Salvation Army distributed Christmas hampers and toys to help make Christmas brighter for  […]

  Bruce Towler, vice-president, at CIBC Wood Gundy recently stopped by the Open Arms Centre to spread some Christmas cheer. Along with members of his team, he handed out gifts and candy to the children and helped them decorate a Christmas tree that they donated to the centre. Bruce also presented a cheque for $5,000  […]