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Life is like a game of chess

Posted on 19th February 2016, by karine
On November 29, 2015, Pierre St-Marie celebrated his two-year stay at the Booth Centre. When he moved there, he had just been released from hospital where he had spent 110 days. Today, he is in good health. Helping people in need through chess therapy program has been his motivational force. In 2014, Mr. St-Marie set up  […]

Food and Clothes Distribution

Posted on 10th February 2016, by karine
service d'urgence et aide aux sinistrés
Did you know that you can sponsor The Salvation Army’s mobile canteen by organizing an event to help people in need? This would allow them to receive a hot meal, coffee, water and much more! This is what Sarah Lanthier did for her annual event during which her and her volunteers offered coats and other  […]

Sally Skates for food donations

Posted on 4th February 2016, by Maritime
It’s time to dust off your skates and lace up for a good cause. On Saturday, February 27, from 1-3p.m. The Salvation Army is holding a food drive in support of feeding programs in Halifax and Dartmouth, at the Emera Oval. Children can enjoy free face painting, and our mascot, Sally Ann will be on-site  […]

Thank you to Kirkland’s residents

Posted on 4th February 2016, by karine
food donation
We would like to thank the Mayor and residents of Kirkland who organized a food drive to assist in supplying more than 300 food hampers to families in need. We are proud of your support and commitment. Because of you, needy families were provided with food to make their Christmas special.

Thank you to the Delta Kappa Chi sonority

Posted on 4th February 2016, by karine
makeup
We would like to thank the Delta Kappa Chi sorority who generously offered their time by spending an unforgettable day with women from l'Abri d'espoir. The sorority members spent the day cooking with the residents, applied make-up on them as well as several other terrific and fun-filled activities. Thanks again to these generous, young and  […]
Doc Hendley – the President and Founder of Wine to Water – will be in Halifax in May to serve as keynote speaker for the fifth annual Hope in the City Leadership Breakfast, presented by Nova Scotia Power. The event, an annual fundraiser to support The Salvation Army, will take place on Wednesday, May 25,  […]

Christmas Hampers distribution with Urgences-Santé

Posted on 22nd December 2015, by karine
marmite de Noël
This morning, approximately twenty volunteers from Urgences-Santé packed five Urgences-Santé ambulances with Christmas hampers. They then drove across the city to distribute the goods to underprivileged families to allow them to have a wonderful Christmas. Food hampers contain, among other things, a turkey, vegetables and a variety of other good, nutritious food which can often  […]

Women’s luncheon

Posted on 14th December 2015, by karine
Abri de l'espoir
Yesterday, the annual women's luncheon was held at The Salvation Army Citadel and more than 200 women attended a special Christmas lunch with music and table service. In addition to being an occasion for the women to gather and connect, this event was also the occasion for Mr. Shaheen Bagiran to officially present a cheque  […]

Budgeting for Christmas

Posted on 3rd December 2015, by Maritime
Buy Christmas gifts or pay bills? This was a question Dorothy and her husband struggled with last year. Living from paycheque to paycheque, they barely made ends meet, let alone having extra money for Christmas. On the verge of bankruptcy they had to find a way to improve their financial situation or  Christmas would be  […]

The Santa Shuffle will be held this Saturday, December 5th

Posted on 2nd December 2015, by karine
Santa Shuffle QC City
The Santa Shuffle 5 km race will be held this Saturday, December 5th, at 10:00 a.m. and the 1 km Elf Walk will be at 11:00 a.m.   To subscribe, you may choose from three options: Subscribe online before Wednesday, December 2nd before midnight Subscribe directly at the running room Westmount: 4873 Sherbrooke West, Westmount, QC H3Z 1G9  […]