The Salvation Army has 53 emergency shelters operating across Canada, which provide 3,359 shelter beds each night for vulnerable men, women, youth and families who are experiencing homelessness.

We’re grateful to partner with the Government of Canada as we explore ways to address homelessness in Canada.

The Canadian government wants to hear from you on how to help shape Canada’s Housing Strategy. The Canadian government believes that all Canadians deserve access to housing that meets their needs and they can afford.

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“Not everyone has the same support with the birth of a child,” says Lynne Mumford, community and family services worker for The Salvation Army in Peterborough, Ont. “Our baby gift bag, or newborn program, helps low-income mothers know that we value their child and they are not alone in this journey.”

The newborn program is one of many services offered at The Salvation Army in Peterborough that include a food bank,  breakfast program,  financial management and emergency assistance.

“When an expectant mother […]

On August 9, 2016, Larry Rosen (Chairman and CEO) of Harry Rosen Inc., Canada’s premier source of men’s fashion, was honoured by The Salvation Army for the company’s $100,000 clothing contribution to help support residents affected by the Fort McMurray fires.

“The Salvation Army is truly grateful for the generosity of Harry Rosen Inc., which will aid people in Fort McMurray as they continue to rebuild their lives,” says Major Les Marshall, Territorial Secretary for Public Relations & Development.

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“I thought I was going to die a drug addict,” says Samantha. “For the better part of 25 years I liked how the drugs made me feel. Then, one day, I reached rock bottom.”

In January 2014 Samantha committed a crime and went to jail. Beaten down by addiction, emptiness, hopelessness and despair, she desperately wanted to improve the direction of her life. “Addiction stole everything from me―my family, my son, my honesty and integrity,” says Samantha. “I wanted to be […]