Those who spent their valuable time ringing bells during the 2011 holiday season heard a familiar sound on Friday morning. But this time, the bells weren’t being rung by them, they were being rung for them. The Salvation Army held … Read more
Perth’s Joyce Rodgers is a volunteer with The Salvation Army’s kettle campaign.”I wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for them.” Her blue eyes dance like Kris Kringle’s, a warm smile tugs the corners of her mouth. Her weathered skin tells … Read more
June 3 is National Donut Day in the U.S. The day is set aside to honour Salvation Army volunteers who served donuts to troops in the First World War. Rations were poor, so the donut idea was conceived as a … Read more
Many Hands get the job done. Celebrating the completion of the 2011 Many Hands project at the Fort Erie Salvation Army Saturday were construction student Mike Bordenave, Many Hands chair Lesa Holmes, Niagara College president Dan Patterson, Salvation Army Community … Read more
Volunteering may be one of the most valuable experiences of your life. You can take action to promote what you think is important and help someone else along the way. Your community benefits from your work and you benefit from … Read more
World Kindness Day, which falls on November 13, 2010, reminds us to look beyond ourselves and do something to make someone’s day easier. Every day is a good day to promote kindnesses. Here are 10 suggestions: 1. pay for a … Read more
Early retirement has been good to Roger Girouard, the former commander of Maritime Forces Pacific. The Montreal-born Girouard bid farewell to the navy in 2007 after a 34-year career.
National Volunteer Week, April 18-24, is the biggest celebration of volunteers and volunteerism in Canada. The Salvation Army recognizes and celebrates the achievements and hard work of its volunteers
Margaret HOPE has spent her lifetime giving to others. She is a ray of sunshine to everyone she meets. Margaret recently used her incredible talent as a gifted artist to support The Salvation Army. The many first place red ribbons, … Read more