International Development Support

Posted on 20th February 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army Kenya. Worker teaches at mother and child health program
The Salvation Army International Development department provides support to over 110 active humanitarian relief and development projects in 37 countries, which is only possible due to the generous donations of Canadians. Over the past year, we have supported a significant response to the Ukraine crisis, providing relief to more than 50,000 displaced individuals and we  […]

Corporate Partnerships Making a Difference

Posted on 12th February 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Staff speaks with client at the Calgary Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre
The Salvation Army acknowledges with gratitude the support of our faithful donors. We value our key partners including Walmart Canada, the Weston Family Foundation, the Rogers Foundation, Costco, Sobeys, and more. Their generosity helps to give us the tools we need to fulfil the work we’ve been doing in Canada since 1882. Support from our  […]

Hope After the Hurricane

Posted on 10th February 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Staff and volunteers serve hot meals to those affected by hurricane
When hurricane Fiona hit eastern Canada on September 24, 2022, it devastated the coastline, affecting communities in Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and Newfoundland and Labrador. Houses, sheds and other property were ripped from their foundations, and boats and debris were pushed ashore. “Some have said that the hurricane was like a bomb dropped,” says  […]
Ralph Goodale, General Brian Peddle, Kimberley Durrant and Lt-Col John Murray at the launch
On January 12, a new exhibition was launched at Gallery 101 at International Headquarters entitled Everyone Needs an Army. Produced by the Canada and Bermuda Territory’s communications team and Grey Canada, the exhibit features a 15-minute documentary film and corresponding display panels that showcase stories of Salvation Army community response and service throughout the COVID-19  […]

National Recycling Operations Gives Dividends Back to the Territory

Posted on 25th January 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
More than 200 shoppers line up to visit the Empress Thrift Store in Winnipeg during its grand reopening event in September 2022
Since its creation in 1995, The Salvation Army’s National Recycling Operations (NRO) has been mandated to financially support the territory through dividends. However, territorial profits were inconsistent and, at times, the NRO was unable to meet its obligations, ultimately ceasing payments to divisions. In early 2020, the NRO was well on its way to being  […]