Women’s Shelter Provides More Than Just Safety

Posted on 31st August 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
two ladies infront of computer
The Salvation Army in Calgary offers a 24-hour shelter for women who need a safe place. It accommodates 18 women fleeing domestic violence, eviction, human trafficking, addiction, or homelessness and gives them a chance to get back on their feet. “The unique thing about the shelter is that it feels like a home and not  […]
a tsa worker greeting two ladies
The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Calgary has opened its doors to provide shelter to Salvation Army clients and staff from Yellowknife who were forced to evacuate as part of The Salvation Army’s emergency response to wildfires. A total of 17 clients came to the Centre of Hope along with some staff members. Fifteen  […]

Stitched with Love

Posted on 24th August 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Lynette sits at her sewing machine
Since she was a young child, Lynette Yates has been sewing. It has been a passion she inherited from her mother, and it inspired her to lead the “Stitched with Love” program at The Salvation Army Citadel in St. John’s, N.L. “Stitched with Love” aims to help people through knitting and sewing. They meet every  […]

Demand Grows for Salvation Army Back-to-School Backpack Programs

Posted on 22nd August 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Halifax EDS van collects back-to-school supplies
Ahead of the back-to-school season, numerous Salvation Army ministry units across Canada are running backpack programs to ensure all students have the supplies they need for school. Some Salvation Army locations that run back-to-school initiatives are anticipating a rise in the number of participants this year. The Salvation Army in Halifax delivered more than 800  […]
Thrift store worker holds reusable bag and sign offering them
Just over a year ago, Salvation Army Thrift Stores removed single-use plastic bags from their stores in an effort to become more environmentally friendly. The role of The Salvation Army Thrift Store National Recycling Operations (NRO) is both to generate funds to help The Salvation Army achieve its mission, and to have a positive influence within  […]
Two Salvation Army staff hold school supplies-notepads and pens
As we get into August, parents and students begin to shift their attention to back-to-school preparations. While for some families back-to-school shopping is simply routine, for others their financial situation may make shopping for school supplies a little tougher. The Salvation Army is gearing up to help vulnerable families across the country, with various programs  […]