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At an early age, Greg’s rage was explosive. He was a child unable to cope with his emotions and turned to drugs. After 20 years on a downward spiral of drug abuse and criminal activity, he successfully beat his addiction with help from The Salvation Army. “There was a lot of anger at home and  […]

Grief is a family affair and sometimes children don’t have the opportunity to express their feelings, thoughts and questions. At The Salvation Army’s Agapé Hospice in Calgary, an on-site children’s grief support program, Elephant Club, helps children up to age 13 feel safe, welcomed and less isolated. “Elephant Club is a unique program in the  […]

Canada Day celebrations are just around the corner, and as the nation celebrates its history and diversity, The Salvation Army pays respect to the many cultures that have helped Canada become a thriving and inclusive nation. “The Salvation Army believes that the world is enriched and strengthened by a diversity of cultures and ethnicities,” says  […]

In northwest Calgary, The Salvation Army is providing a free, bi-weekly Kids Club, where more than 100 children are registered. The Kids Club is fostering a strong sense of community, providing a safe place for children to have fun and reminding everyone of the services The Salvation Army offers. “There is no community centre in  […]

Volunteers Deliver Handmade Scarves to Those in Need This past Valentine’s Day, volunteers from The Salvation Army in Calgary hit the streets of the downtown core to show love and provide hand-knit scarves to struggling people. “It was an eye-opening experience for all of us as we discovered how widespread the need was,” says Allison  […]

The Salvation Army recognizes that literacy is a powerful tool to help people achieve their goals, develop their knowledge and potential, and participate fully in their community. Across Canada, we provide programs that help individuals and families build their literacy skills and find hope for a brighter future. “I’m a single parent and attend the  […]

Newcomer Learns English and Builds Friendships Lonely. It’s a word Julia uses over and over again to describe her experience as a new Canadian. An immigrant from Ukraine, Julia was at home with young children and found her lack of English skills isolating. “And when you stay at home, you have no friends,” says Julia. Julia  […]
Addiction Services Addiction Services The Salvation Army offers support to people who suffer from substance use disorders (SUDs) and who are unable to cope with their problems and provide for themselves. Our centres seek to provide an environment that allows those suffering from substance abuse disorders both the space and time to regain their health.  […]
Partnering With The Salvation Army Employee Giving Opportunities We welcome the opportunity to work with employee donation committees to design opportunities for your employees to financially support our services. Donations can be made via payroll deduction or directly to The Salvation Army. National Advertising Link your corporate name with The Salvation Army’s well-known and respected  […]

Lonely. It’s a word Evie and Julia use over and over again to describe their experience as new Canadians. The two women travelled a long road before arriving at their new homes in Calgary ―Evie from Albania and Julia from Ukraine. In Calgary, both mothers were at home with young children and found their lack  […]