2023 School Assistance Programs
Posted on 31st July 2023,
It always seems too early to start thinking about Back to School, but for families that are stretching their budgets with summer activities and the cost of everyday living, getting ready for a new school year can be a major cause of stress and anxiety. Fortunately, in many Prairie Division communities, The Salvation Army offers […]
A women’s shelter that provides more than just safety, but a second chance
Posted on 28th July 2023,
The Salvation Army in Calgary offers a 24-hour shelter for women who need a safe place. It accommodates 18 women fleeing domestic violence, eviction, human trafficking, addiction, or homelessness and gives them a chance to get back on their feet. “The unique thing about the shelter is that it feels like a home and not […]
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Two Ontario youth bands help kick-off the Calgary Stampede
Posted on 12th July 2023,
The Calgary Stampede began this weekend, and The Salvation Army’s divisional youth bands from Ontario, Impact Brass and Solidarity Brass, helped kick-off the 10-day event. Sixty band members, leaders and chaperones were formally invited to march in the Stampede parade by Calgary’s very own Glenmore Temple Band. Each year, the band invites other musical groups […]
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Decorating Cakes and Building Community in Moose Jaw
Posted on 7th July 2023,
Lieutenant Almeta Ward heard over and over again that folks were surprised to learn that The Salvation Army had a church in Moose Jaw. She was moved to create something that would welcome folks to the church, offer an interesting activity and build community. So, she decided to offer an eight-week cake decorating course. Participation […]
Louann’s Story: Getting clean, healing, and rebuilding her foundation
Posted on 5th July 2023,
The Salvation Army’s Women’s Shelter in Calgary isn’t just a safe space for women seeking a haven – it’s a place where they have access to opportunities and resources that encourage them to better themselves by setting achievable goals. Louann is one of those women. “I am rebuilding my foundation,” Louann says. “I am taking […]
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The Salvation Army holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for Grace Village
Posted on 16th June 2023,
The Salvation Army held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on June 8 to celebrate the grand opening of Grace Village in Edmonton – a facility that represents a new beginning for not just its rehabilitation programs but for the people who will reside there as well. Excitement and optimism were on full display as many celebrated the […]
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2023 Golf Classic raises $251,000 for Edmonton’s Christmas programs
Posted on 12th June 2023,
This year’s annual Supreme Group Salvation Army Golf Classic was held May 30, and raised $251,000 for this year’s project – ‘Christmas in Edmonton’! To get in the spirit, there were Christmas decorations around the course, and a Christmas theme in the clubhouse. ‘Summer’ Santa even joined us at the photo hole so all the […]
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Celebrating Seniors at the Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre in Winnipeg
Posted on 30th May 2023,
In March, Clement Manaigre celebrated his birthday in a gym full of his peers and friends. The group enjoyed a buffet lunch of perogies, cabbage rolls, meatballs, veggies and coleslaw, topped off with a huge sheet cake. There was even live music performed by the corps officers from Living Hope Community Church. The celebration was […]
Alberta EDS units prepare for disaster season with weekend of training and a cookoff competition
Posted on 18th May 2023,
Emergency Disaster Service (EDS) teams across Alberta came together at The Salvation Army’s Pine Lake Camp from April 28 to 30 for the EDS Training Weekend. The event marked the first time all the province’s units were in the same place at the same time. There were a lot of smiling faces and laughs shared […]
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