On Thursday August 31 2017, The Salvation Army and the CFL’s Montreal Alouettes are partnering together to collect school supplies for underprivileged children. With 1 out 7 quebecers living in poverty, the expense of returning to school puts a lot of stress on families. Children from low-income families often have fear about going to school and  […]

Approximately 70 youth aged 12-25 made their way from all corners of the Maritime Division to take part in the annual Winter Youth Retreat in Truro, N.S.  The theme of the weekend, The Walking Dead, prompted youth to think about their relationship with God, and at the end of the retreat, surrender to Him. “It’s  […]

Last weekend, young people aged 18 – 30 gathered at the Holiday Inn in Truro, NS, to replenish and connect. For some people, the hardest part of their lives is when they are in their 20s. It can be a time of self-doubt and confusion as they attempt to figure out what they want to  […]

Last weekend, over 100 young people stormed the grounds of Scotian Glen Camp in Thorburn, NS, for their annual Youth Together retreat weekend. The weekend was full of fun and fellowship as youth participated in activities, break-out sessions and worship. “Re-connecting and sharing with each other is a large part of Youth Together,” comments Captain  […]

Captain Neil Abbott will tell you that the secret to engaging youth is simple: find activities that interest them. In the age of social media, Capt. Abbott has hit the nail on the head with Y-EDIT4Christ (Youth Engaging in Truth for Christ). This weekly video-capture based program open to youth aged seven and up. Every  […]

The Salvation Army prioritizes youth ministry in a big way. Last year, the Division added a third retreat to its annual schedule with a specific focus on college-aged youth. This year marked the second annual College and Careers Retreat in Truro, NS, with nearly 30 young adults in attendance from across the Maritimes. The theme  […]

Last weekend, more than 100 youth delegates and leaders descended upon Scotian Glen Camp in Thorburn, NS, for Youth Together 2013. The theme of the weekend, Justice League, was designed to inspire youth to take a stance on social injustices in our world today, with time for fun and fellowship built in. “It was an  […]

Summer at The Salvation Army brings with it a number of new beginnings as officers around the country transfer to new appointments. Here in the Maritime Division we have 13 new officers starting in five locations. Today we bring you the fourth of our seven-part series introducing you to them. Captains Morgan and Lisa Hillier,  […]