The H2O (Help to Others) Water Fund is undergoing some exciting changes this year, as increased income thresholds will allow more people to receive help.   The program, which assists with the cost of residential and waste water, will also be increasing the amount of assistance each household can receive in a 24 month period. “Since  […]

When Captains Darren and Danette Woods arrived in Saint John last summer, they were struck by the large number of kids living in the Crescent Valley community. Crescent Valley hosts a significant population of newcomers and their families, and is considered to be a priority neighbourhood for new and on-going social programs. Knowing they were in a position to  […]

In Moncton, a spirited group of men and women meet to go on outings, laugh, and share stories. They are partaking in a program called Keenagers, a monthly gathering that bring together seniors, age 55 years and older, for companionship, socializing, and entertainment. After retirement, many seniors find themselves with an empty nest, and often  […]

“Sometimes my kids say ‘my tummy hurts,’” says Barbara. “Knowing they are hungry, and I can’t afford to feed them, makes me cry every day.” Are you hungry? Have you eaten today? According to food banks Canada, 918,000 Canadians go hungry every summer.  Recently, the concerning situation at Feed Nova Scotia has been featured in  […]

Children excitedly run up to receive their hat and certificate during the Red Cap graduation ceremony, at South Woodside Elementary School in Dartmouth, N.S. Red Cap is an anger management program geared towards children aged 8-12, run by The Salvation Army. It is directed as a school club for about 1 ½ hours during the  […]

Moms and tots trudged through the snow on a dreary Tuesday to spend the morning connecting with those gathered at the Precious Moments playgroup in Dartmouth, N.S. The Salvation Army Dartmouth Community and Family Resources recently moved into their new space at 171 Main Street. The facility is set up with play mats and toys  […]

What happens when it’s shaping up to be a not-so-merry Christmas? One-in-11 Canadians live in poverty, and for those people living in or near poverty, the expenses of the Christmas season can cause a lot of trepidation. The Salvation Army provides support to those in need during this season with our Christmas hamper program. Thousands  […]

The Salvation Army handed out more than 150 backpacks full of school supplies to children from low-income families at its Community and Family Services location in Halifax on Tuesday. The children received a backpack full of supplies to start the school year. The backpacks included pencils, pens, glue, loose leaf, scribblers, binders, a lunch bag  […]

Almost 100 laptops are getting a second life in Fredericton, heading to homes in need thanks to Siemens Canada. The computers were delivered to The Salvation Army last week and some have already arrived in their new homes. Siemens Canada, an engineering and technology company, employs over 4,500 people, and like most corporations, routinely upgrades  […]