Free Tax Program Brings Relief For Low-Income Earners

Posted on 18th March 2016, by Alberta
CFS Tax Prep volunteer
Reg Kontz does not dread tax season as many do, he looks forward to it because it is his opportunity to give back to the community. Since retiring three years ago, Reg has been a volunteer with The Salvation Army’s Community Volunteer Income Tax Program in Edmonton where he assists with preparing tax returns and  […]

Woman Finds Meaning Volunteering While Homeless

Posted on 20th January 2016, by Alberta
Originally from Namibia, Hileni moved to Edmonton from Toronto in April 2015 in search of a better life. Things didn’t go her way right away, and Hileni found herself living in a women’s shelter downtown. While living there, she would often visit The Salvation Army’s nearby Community & Family Services for a hot meal. "One  […]

Christmas Programs Brings Hope To Families

Posted on 2nd December 2015, by Alberta
Growing up in foster care and battling addictions and mental illness as a teen, Doreen Chalifoux never experienced a real Christmas with her family. Now the single-parent of six has been able change that for her own children with the help of The Salvation Army. Before learning about the Christmas programs offered by The Salvation  […]

Back-to-School Is Easier With The Right Tools

Posted on 10th September 2015, by Alberta
Going back to school is an exciting time for kids, but can be stressful for parents struggling to pay for school fees and supplies. The Salvation Army is there to help by providing backpacks and/or school supplies to children through programs in Calgary, Edmonton, Peace River, and Wetaskiwin. In Calgary, the Barbara Mitchell Family Resource  […]

Merry Christmas to All in Fort McMurray

Posted on 24th July 2015, by Alberta
Santa hats, Christmas trees, and holiday decorations in July? The Salvation Army of Fort McMurray kicked off a unique week of fundraising and public awareness with Melissa Blake, Mayor of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, officially proclaiming July 13-19, 2015 “Christmas in July.” Events throughout the week included barbecues, a lunch and bake sale,  […]

Home Depot Team Donates Renos to Family Services

Posted on 8th May 2015, by Alberta
Home Depot's OWN team donated renos to Edmonton's Family Services
On April 29th, an enthusiastic team of women in orange T-shirts appeared at The Salvation Army’s Community and Family Services (CFS) in Edmonton and, on that one day, demonstrated the true spirit of community involvement and corporate partnership. Our story starts a few weeks ago when Major Carolyn Hale, Executive Director of CFS, was contacted  […]

Easing Burdens at Christmas a Priority

Posted on 31st December 2014, by Alberta
Community & Family Services Gift Room
What do parents do when they aren’t able to put food on the table, or provide presents at Christmas? Hundreds of Edmontonians faced this burden over the Christmas season, but our Community & Family Services were able to help, thanks to your generosity. Through services such as our Gift Room, where parents can choose gifts  […]