Halifax Newcomers Celebrate Culture at All Nations Day

Posted on 20th June 2019, by Maritime
Embracing English as a Second Language
Nearly 40 students representing 17 countries will celebrate culture and language on All Nations Day at The Salvation Army Fairview Citadel in Halifax on Saturday, June 22 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Hosted by English as a Second Language (ESL) students from countries including China, South Korea, Columbia, Iran and Guatemala, cultural displays will  […]

A journey into community immersion

Posted on 6th October 2017, by Maritime
After moving to Nova Scotia six years ago, Blessing felt a bit lonely and home sick for her family in Nigeria, but The Salvation Army in Dartmouth quickly filled this gap for her by making her feel welcome and helping her meet new friends. “When I first went to The Salvation Army, I used the food bank,  […]

Building community one conversation at a time

Posted on 16th June 2017, by Maritime
Building community one conversation at a time
The Spryfield Community Church was filled with much conversation and laughter during the first weekly English Café. In café style, The Salvation Army is bringing peer leaders, generous volunteers and those who have recently immigrated to Nova Scotia together to learn more English and connect with one another. A theme will guide each week as participants  […]

Cooking Together in Style and on a Budget

Posted on 18th May 2017, by Maritime
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  […]