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
On December 24, 2009, a team of Salvation Army volunteers prepared the mobile cantine unit for a special Christmas Eve visit to the Émilie-Gamelin Park in the Centre-South area of Montreal. Well-known by the homeless, this annual activity organized in … Read more
The Salvation Army Mississauga Temple Day Care Centre has a new playground, designed by the children themselves. More than 200 volunteers built the new playground at the centre Wednesday. The playground is based on drawings submitted by children who attended … Read more
In 2008, volunteer positions with The Salvation Army gave a total of 1.4 million man hours. Volunteers come from a variety of backgrounds, giving their personal time and skills to the community.
The work of the volunteer is essential to the services provided by The Salvation Army. National Volunteer Week, April 19-25, gives The Salvation Army an opportunity to honour those who give willingly to the front lines of all our services.
Christmas dinner can be something some of us take for granted, but for those less fortunate it is a luxury they often cannot afford. In 2007, in 400 communities nationwide, The Salvation Army provided more than 150,000 Christmas dinners for … Read more
Dec 20 – LON – Stan Bowes doesn’t want me to tell you about the time he painted a toilet seat white and left a lasting impression on his mother. (The impression on her backside was, I suspect, briefer than … Read more