Need Going Up for Salvation Army in Fort McMurray
The need for donations to The Salvation Army is rising now that the holiday season is on its way, says Captain Randy Hale of Fort McMurray, AB.
Tag Archives: Alberta and Northern Territories
Extreme Makeover – Camp Edition
For over 50 years children have been coming to Pine Lake Camp in the Alberta & Northern Territories Division where they have learnt about the extreme makeover God can do in their lives. This year the camp facilities also received … Read more
Residents and Staff of the Carrington Living Seniors Complex Say Thank You
EDMONTON – Residents and staff of the Carrington Living Seniors Complex say thank you to The Salvation Army for their generous support and care following a fire that destroyed a wing and left 160 homeless on May 31. The Salvation … Read more
Salvation Army Food Bank Usage on the Rise
“With the slumping economy the demand for Salvation Army services is up 10-30% in every province,“ says Andrew Burditt, Salvation Army Public Relations Director for Canada and Bermuda. “As layoffs and plant closures occur, those who once supported The Salvation … Read more
More people to help with fewer donations
Dec 17 – CAL – Agencies that rely on the generosity of Calgarians during the holiday season have noticed an unsettling trend this year: there are more people to help and fewer donations. “The need is increased and I don’t … Read more
Salvation Army provides concrete solutions for pressing needs
Nov 26 – AB – Alberta’s oil and gas “boom town” may be bursting with economic opportunity, but many of Fort McMurray’s young, multi-lingual workers find daily life to be a challenge. “There’s a searching that’s taking place,” says Salvation … Read more
Salvation Army launches its annual Toy Drive and urges Calgarians to give generously
Nov 6 – CAL – “Come and donate to Toy Mountain for the kids, ‘Cause the holiday’s the perfect time to give. It’s a time of tight finances, So you’ve got six weeks of chances, to bring your SpongeBob SquarePantses … Read more
Offering a Hand Up
Life doesn’t often turn out quite how we expect it to. This can be especially true for parents trying to raise a young family. Imagine each of the following situations:
Homeless families on rise in Calgary
More than 4,000 people in Calgary do not have a home, including almost 200 families with one or more children, according to a new city survey. The city’s bi-annual count of its homeless population, conducted on May 14, found that … Read more
Homeless served feast on Family Day
Feb 20th, 2008 – Calgary – The Earl family took the spirit of Monday’s holiday seriously in coming together to serve meals to the city’s less fortunate. The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope held its third annual Family Day dinner, … Read more