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  […]

There may be a chill in the air but there is no better time to lace up your sneakers and begin training for the Santa Shuffle Fun Run and Elf Walk. Every year, Maritimers across New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island run in support of the many individuals and families in need in their own community.  […]

The sweet aroma of food being prepared at Dartmouth’s Community and Family Services through the Cook with a Budget program can be experienced year round on the third Wednesday of each month. Linda Santoloce was inspired by a friend to approach The Salvation Army to start this program. Linda says, “Food is my background; I  […]

Thanks to the work of Sleep Country Canada and their customers, the Salvation Army will be able to give children from low-income families a great start to a good night's sleep.   From August 1 to August 31, Sleep Country locations across Canada collected new or gently used pyjamas and storybooks for donation to the  […]

The Salvation Army in Dartmouth brings new meaning to the saying "too many cooks in the kitchen." Kelly Currie, Coordinator of Community and Family Services, launched Kidz Kitchen, a volunteer-run program dedicated to giving kids the tools needed to prepare healthy meals in a fun way. Inspired by a program originally designed by Feed Nova  […]

The Sally Skates food drive was cancelled due to warm weather on Saturday, however The Salvation Army food banks in Halifax and Dartmouth are still in need of non-perishable food donations such as:    Cereal  Soup Pasta sauce Canned fruit Canned vegetables Sugar Oatmeal If you're able to drop off a donation it would be greatly appreciated.  […]

If a trip to the grocery store seems expensive now, just wait, says CBC news. Since 81% of all vegetables and fruit consumed in Canada are imported, they are highly vulnerable to currency fluctuations and are expected to increase in price by up to 4.5 %. “With significant increases in prices we are not only seeing  […]

Buy Christmas gifts or pay bills? This was a question Dorothy and her husband struggled with last year. Living from paycheque to paycheque, they barely made ends meet, let alone having extra money for Christmas. On the verge of bankruptcy they had to find a way to improve their financial situation or  Christmas would be  […]

  Once a month on Thursday’s at 2 p.m., Dartmouth Family and Community Services Centre on Main Street hosts a group of almost 40 seniors for tea/coffee, refreshments, music and fun! “It’s a great group of people," says Ann who frequently attends the gatherings and Dartmouth Community Church, "it’s great to know that there are  […]

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  […]