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  […]

On the first day of school this fall, some 350 backpacks full of goodies will be distributed amongst eight Kenora area elementary schools to help students get a leg up this school year. The backpacks will contain a reusable water bottle, thermal lunch kit and other school necessities. For some students this will mean the  […]

With the end of summer break on the horizon, many families may be looking at budgets already stretched and wondering how they’ll be able to pay for school supplies for the upcoming year. The Salvation Army has a long-standing backpack program that supplies kids from elementary school up to high school with much-needed school supplies. With the  […]

Going back to school is an exciting and sometimes stressful time for kids, especially if they don’t have the right tools to hit the ground running. The Salvation Army in Edmonton ensures every child has the school supplies he or she needs for the first day of school. This year, the backpack program saw registrations  […]

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  […]

Regina, SK – It’s that time of year again when parents stock pile school supplies for their children. Unfortunately, The Salvation Army (TSA) is witnessing more families who can’t even afford to do that. That’s why, in Regina, The Salvation Army is asking for the public’s support. TSA is encouraging people to donate a backpack filled  […]