Focus On The Family, a Christian non-profit group, has purchased ad time during Sunday’s Super Bowl. The 30-second ad will feature Tim Tebow, a former quarterback with the University of Florida’s Gators and 2007 winner of the Heisman Trophy, along with his mother Pam. Read the full story

Central Huron’s volunteer firefighters battled a blaze that broke out early this morning in one of Clinton’s historic downtown buildings. Clinton’s main street and most of its core businesses are closed due to the fire, which has consumed the Salvation Army food bank and thrift store.

Captain Tims Andrews reports there were still a large number of donations, including a large quantity of food, on site thanks to the recent Christmas campaign. The worry now, reports Andrews, is how best to meet the needs of the many area residents who utilize the food bank and Family Services’ offices. The Salvation Army has insurance for the contents of our rental space and we are confident that in due time we will recoup the losses. “This is definitely a tragedy for the Salvation Army,” Capt Andrews says. “We’re really lamenting the situation.” The Salvation Army remains committed to helping the residents of Clinton and will reopen in due course, but details of a temporary location are not available as of yet.

Financial donations to help The Salvation Army food bank and thrift store recover from the fire can be made at SalvationArmy.ca or 1 -800 SAL ARMY - specify the gift to Clinton Thrift Store Fire.

The Christmas holidays typically bring a spike in the number of domestic disputes police respond to. There is more alcohol in the home, bills start coming in, there is increased stress and sometimes things turn violent. Most victims of abuse keep their families together during the holidays and leave after. As a result, Salvation Army centres see an increase in demand for services. Read the full story

At The Salvation Army Vancouver Harbour Light, a traditional Thanksgiving dinner is provided a week after the holiday so guests, who try to cope without sufficient food, can enjoy more than one special meal. Read the full story

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. Read the full story

Loaded with bottled water, sandwiches, soup and coffee, The Salvation Army’s new mobile outreach vehicle recently hit the streets of Dunnville, Ontario. Read the full story

Older people need special attention and International Day of Older Persons, October 1, is a time to recognize and promote the rights of older persons and strengthen partnerships aimed at securing their full participation in society. Read the full story

Never before has Canadian society had so many of its members live to old age. It is estimated that by 2031, one in five Canadians will be seniors. From coast to coast The Salvation Army continues Read the full story

The family unit is the most important aspect of any society and is becoming more diverse. Children may be raised by a single parent, a parent who is not biological, or caregivers who are family members. Read the full story

International Literacy Day was September 8. It’s celebrated across Canada to promote and increase reading and writing skills among Canadians. Since 1987, The Salvation Army’s STEP Literacy Program in downtown Winnipeg has been teaching reading and writing skills to those who don’t possess them. Read the full story