The road to positivity was not always an easy one for Olu Abatan, but with a confident spirit, yearning for success, and an eagerness to make a difference after arriving in Toronto in 2015 was the motivation to push forward and overcome many hardships along the way. The internal drive led the 42-year-old on a  […]

With passion in their hearts and tools in their hands, mission partners from The Salvation Army in Ontario embarked on a journey to transform lives and uplift communities. The 23 helping hands returned to Kingston, Jamaica in February to finish construction projects started in 2023 at The Salvation Army Caribbean Territory’s Evangeline Residence for Women  […]

Carol and Louis Cincelli shine as beacons of hope in their local community with every moment they volunteer their time to support the most vulnerable. Drawn by a sense of belonging following retirement, it was Carol’s time assisting with her church’s administration that sparked a desire to give back eight years ago, and soon after  […]

Hellen Esonga walked through the doors of The Salvation Army in Windsor with a desire to give back to a community that has warmly embraced her. Since arriving in Canada from Kenya in October, the journey has been rooted in faith, resilience, and optimism for the future, and now she’s sharing that hopefulness with others,  […]

Meaningful friendships are at the heart of leading a full and loving life, and through an innovative program expansion, individuals experiencing disabilities are forging new and lasting connections. Since early 2020 The Salvation Army Lawson Ministries in Hamilton has been offering life-changing workshops through their S.A.F.E Hub program on a range of topics, including sexuality,  […]

A new innovative infant and child mental health and wellness initiative at The Salvation Army Bethany Hope Centre in Ottawa aims to give parents of young children access to the highest level of specialized care and treatment. The program for children from birth to age 6 being raised by parents 29 years and under enables  […]

As The Salvation Army’s mobile food bank makes its rounds to 200 low-income seniors each month, every bag of nutritious food is a lifeline of hope. Lois is one of the seniors struggling with the high cost of groceries and is deeply grateful of the support. “If it wasn’t for this program, I would be  […]

At The Salvation Army London Village, a newly established immersive room offers a haven of serenity, significantly alleviating stress and fostering relaxation for program participants. The Snoezelen Room is a soothing sensory space carefully designed with a blend of sounds, lights, scents, and textures. It aims to create a feeling of tranquility, catering to individuals  […]

At a moment’s notice an explosion can wreak havoc in a community or a torrential downpour can trigger rivers to overflow, resulting in flooding. Both situations are dire, and simulated planning is required to effectively respond and minimize tragic outcomes. The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) in Ontario participated in two collaborative mock disaster  […]

With the success of an innovative partnership between The Salvation Army London Centre of Hope and King’s University College of Social Work, a free counselling service has expanded, bringing compassionate care to the most vulnerable in the City of London. Opening the life-changing counselling service to anyone in need in the community is in direct  […]