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Each year, September 30 marks Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day, to raise awareness of the impact of Indian residential schools, remember the children who never returned home and honour survivors, their families and communities. The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda is committed to recognizing this day  […]

In 2010 Al Wiebe’s life took an unexpected turn. Without warning he lost his job as an advertising sales executive, where he was earning a six-figure salary. After having to spend the remaining funds he had left, Al soon found himself homeless. For 14 months Al lived in his car while also dealing with clinical  […]

Each year on the first Friday of June, The Salvation Army celebrates National Doughnut Day. This tradition started back in 1938. It was initially set up as a fundraising effort to honour the “Doughnut Lassies”, who bravely delivered doughnuts to soldiers on the frontline during the First World War. Today, National Doughnut Day serves as  […]

Healthy Baby/Family Foundations is one of several programs offered by The Salvation Army in partnership with the Department of Families. Through support and guidance, both expectant parents and those with children under the age of one are given opportunities and resources to develop parenting skills. The program meets weekly at The Barbara Mitchell Family Resource  […]
Something that initially began out of necessity, has now become a tradition for Sylwia Krawczyk. For the past 13 years, Sylwia has been a guest of The Salvation Army’s Nairn Thrift Store in Winnipeg. At first, she frequented the store because it was one of the few places she could afford as a newcomer. Over  […]

As part of the global community, Canada and Bermuda is seeing too many people experiencing modern slavery and human trafficking (MSHT) within our borders. While there are people in our communities not experiencing freedom, The Salvation Army will not stop until there is freedom for all. “For us, it has been a year of learning  […]

At The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre in Winnipeg, lonely seniors are finding a reason to get up in the morning, group activities help them form deep bonds of friendship, and learning opportunities keep their brains active and stimulated. “When my husband passed, I needed something to fill in my days,” says Ayoka,  […]
Each year, at The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre in Winnipeg, at least 50 war-affected youth are realizing their dreams through LEEP (Life & Employability Enhancement Program) and successfully integrating into the Canadian workforce. “Before I came to The Salvation Army, I sat at home confused and depressed,” says Kiya, program participant. “Now,  […]