Huntsville, Ont. – Communities across Central Ontario hit hard by flooding are hoping the worst is over and that the job of repairing the extensive damage can soon begin. Seven communities in Ontario cottage country declared states of emergency after heavy rains and melting snow washed out roads, damaged homes and flooded businesses. As the  […]

The Salvation Army was soon on the scene following a massive explosion at a fertilizer plant that devastated the small town of West, Texas. As of midnight Wednesday, April 17, several Salvation Army mobile feeding units (canteens) had been deployed to the affected area with food, drinks and personnel ready to respond with assistance, emotional  […]

The Salvation Army provided support to survivors and first responders in Boston, Massachusetts, after two explosions occurred near the Boston Marathon finish line on Monday. The blasts caused at least two deaths and dozens of injuries for runners and spectators. Salvation Army officers and volunteers were at the scene with two canteens (mobile kitchens) to  […]

While thrift store shopping tends to keep money in your wallets, it could also help send a child to camp. With camping season just around the corner, Salvation Army Thrift stores are collecting funds to give deserving kids from economically disadvantaged homes a camping adventure. “Camp delivers life-changing moments for kids,” says John Kershaw, Managing  […]

Each week there are new faces at the Army’s street ministry van just outside of Montreal’s Verdun metro station. And beyond soup, sandwiches, sweets and coffee, visitors are finding friendship. “People at frightening levels of poverty have come to trust The Salvation Army,” says Nancy Mercier, case worker with the Army. Often related to difficulties  […]

In 2012, The  Salvation Army in Maple Ridge, B.C. (The Caring Place) served more than 120,000 meals, housed almost 500 people in its shelter, and made thousands of referrals for its clients to get them back on their feet. The Caring Place recently released statistics based on a survey of its clients and the 2012  […]

By keeping a pot of coffee brewing, The Salvation Army Thrift Store in Toronto’s Parkdale neighbourhood is changing lives. “Coffee connects people,” says Kyle Brennan, Thrift Store Manager. “All of us need others for support and to feel valued.” For many in this community who live on a fixed income, the thrift store is more  […]

Since Christmas, the food bank at The Salvation Army in Woodstock, Ont., has been feeding about five new families each week and the high demand is making it difficult for families to receive food quickly. “The new families that are coming in are not necessarily on assistance,” says Vanessa Page, Salvation Army Director of Community  […]

Baby Stuart couldn’t imitate sounds, or even smile. While his mom, Susan, knew something was wrong, she had no idea that life would be very different than she’d ever expected. “At first Stuart had no facial reactions,” says Susan. “Then red flags became more diverse. There was no babbling—no pointing— no words.” Stuart couldn’t express  […]

On March 20, 2013, Grey Canada, The Army’s advertising agency, received seven awards, two of them for the Army’s “Frank,” a Christmas radio ad to inspire people to donate. The creative advertisement tackles the issue of homelessness and the need for support to help those left wandering the cold, city streets. It drives home the  […]