Without the support of local individuals and organizations, The Salvation Army would be unable to give hope to those in need. That is why being an innovative partner is so important to The Salvation Army. It allows us to find and work with organizations as invested in in our communities as we are, and together  […]
Categories: 2023, Blog

Single Mom Gives Back After Getting Back on her Feet

Posted on 15th April 2021, by Maritime
Recently separated from her spouse, Jodi and her teenage son embarked on a new life on their own. Challenges came, and were escalated, until it became apparent she needed to reach out for support. That’s when she turned to The Salvation Army in Dartmouth. “The food support was an amazing help” “I found myself single  […]
Categories: 2020, Blog

Finding Hope at The Salvation Army

Posted on 23rd November 2020, by Maritime
When Cindy was in the midst of separating from her husband, she became unable to support herself and her children. “I was experiencing a separation, which led to a divorce, and I was left with two young children on my own,” Cindy explains. “My ex was addicted to prescription pain medication and had squandered all  […]

The Resilience of Salvation Army Seniors

Posted on 28th September 2020, by Maritime
We have heard it before – we are living in unprecedented times. But for seniors at The Salvation Army’s Lakeview Manor long-term care facility, this isn’t the first time in their more than 80-years that they have experienced something uncertain. Located in Riverview, New Brunswick, Lakeview Manor is a 50-bed long-term care facility that provides  […]

Back-to-School with a Drive Thru

Posted on 17th September 2020, by Maritime
From grocery store lineups to the mandated wearing of masks and gloves, the pandemic has initiated new practices within our communities. Considering these stringent protocols, The Salvation Army Dartmouth Community Church held their annual Back to School Campaign in their parking lot—drive through style. “Regardless of the changes, we are learning to adapt so that  […]

Four-Year-Old Fundraiser Steps Up for Community

Posted on 17th September 2020, by Maritime
From dropping change into a Christmas kettle to donating used clothes to a thrift store, each Maritimer has a different way they show their support for The Salvation Army. Harold Kwan of Moncton likes to show his support by taking part in fundraising events. The only difference – he’s just four years old. Sharing and  […]
Note: all COVID-19 health and safety guidelines were upheld during this gathering. While the pandemic may have prevented typical gatherings, the ladies at The Salvation Army Fredericton Church still found a way to safely connect – backyard style. “Eleven of our women’s fellowship ladies met for the first time since COVID-19 for an outdoor lemonade  […]
This year, Salvation Army’s Scotian Glen camp was unable to open due to COVID-19, but that hasn’t stopped the team from finding creative ways to bring the fun of camp to families at home. One in particular has quickly become a favourite, and that’s Camp-in-a-Box. “It’s a box filled with fun”, says Major Carson Decker,  […]

Celebrating Canada Day as a New Canadian

Posted on 26th June 2020, by Maritime
For Ahmad, this Canada Day will be a special one. For the first time, he will be celebrating Canada Day as a Canadian citizen. Since immigrating from Syria, Ahmad has played a key role at The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Halifax by supporting newcomers with translation, interpretation and more. In his role, Ahmad  […]
Categories: 2020, Blog

Staying Warm and Starting Conversations on Bell Let’s Talk Day

Posted on 31st January 2020, by Maritime
Salvation Army emergency disaster services volunteers are braving the cold to provide warm meals, hot drinks and winter clothing for those who are struggling in Halifax. The Jack Frost Outreach Program takes place in downtown Halifax each Wednesday evening during the winter months. The service began more than 15 years ago and has become a  […]