On March 23, 2020, Nova Scotia Power announced that they will contribute an additional $500,000 to the Home Energy Assistance Top-up Fund, also known as the HEAT Fund, to support people in need across the province. The HEAT Fund, formerly known as the Good Neighbour Energy Fund, provides financial assistance to help Nova Scotians with  […]

The healing effects of community in the midst of mental illness – a series of stories A benefactor of The Salvation Army’s programs and services, Rocky shares his intimate life-story of drug use, theft, and prison time, which he is able to connect to early childhood trauma. “We accepted the abuse because it was the  […]

The Salvation Army via Bedford MacDonald House (BMH) and the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) Faculty of Nursing are excited to announce a dynamic partnership, which will result in vital health care provision for the guests of BMH and valuable experience for third and fourth-year nursing students. Beginning this September, two fourth-year nursing students will  […]

Sixteen pillows and pillow cases donated by Saint Peter’s Anglican Church in Halifax are just the right amount for the number of men who can participate in the Anchorage Recovery Program at any given time at the Centre of Hope. “We’re a small parish, but we look for opportunities to support those living in our  […]

A recent move to the Maritimes from British Columbia brought back a flood of memories treasured by Michelle of the support she has received from The Salvation Army over the years of her life. “The Salvation Army has helped me immensely; their support never discriminates and it is always unconditional,” says Michelle. At the young  […]

Twice in one year, the Summerside Corps hosted a community food drive in partnership with Canada Post. Last fall, the event was so successful that another food drive was planned for the spring. Over 16,000 flyers were distributed via Canada Post to inform the community about the event. On June 2, 1200 pounds of food  […]

This Christmas season Maritimers once again answered the ringing bells and gave generously to help those in need in our community. This year over $1.9 million was raised for The Salvation Army’s annual Christmas Kettle Campaign. Kettles were present in over 200 locations throughout Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island, collecting funds from  […]

When Christmas morning dawns, it will be a little brighter for thousands of children in the Maritimes now that The Salvation Army Christmas support distribution has taken place. Recently, The Salvation Army distributed food hampers, gifts and gift cards to families in need. In Halifax, distribution began Tuesday, Dec. 17, and saw nearly 4,000 children  […]