The Salvation Army in Canada fully and emphatically rejects the statements made by the media director of The Salvation Army Australia Southern Territory regarding the LGBT community. The Salvation Army opposes any discrimination, marginalization or persecution of any person. There is no scriptural support for demeaning or mistreating anyone for any reason including his or  […]

This can’t be happening to me, thought Patricia. With her sudden loss of employment, the Davis household income took a drastic hit. They were in a crippling situation. Imagine a family of four living on $5 a month after paying rent and basic bills? This is where Patricia Davis and her loved ones found themselves  […]

The Salvation Army Oshawa Community and Family Services recently received an Accessibility Improvement Award from the city of Oshawa. This award was granted in recognition of the proactive approach taken by The Salvation Army’s Community and Family Services in making improvements to their facility at 45 King St. E. in downtown Oshawa. These improvements, which  […]

The Salvation Army Central York Region, providing thousands of vulnerable residents with food, clothing, shelter, advocacy and social services each year, will soon have a new $8.5-million home in Aurora. Major Brian Bishop updated the York Region community and health services committee on phase one of the 25,000-square-foot administrative and community centre, set on 5.72  […]

On Saturday June 16th a new Salvation Army Thrift Store opened in New Glencairn, Regina. Hundreds upon hundreds of guests rolled through the store all day long. The integration into the Regina community was very successful and the opening ceremony was celebrated with several MLA’s and City Councillors, Regina’s former Mayor and Major Joanne and  […]

In Midland, Ontario, spare change is still in demand, homeless people are looking for support and places to stay, and others on the fringe just need someone to talk to. Situations don’t change quickly but given the opportunity, they can. In a rubber-meets-the-road type of ministry, The Salvation Army is combing streets, parks and trails—anywhere  […]

The Salvation Army in central Africa is responding to a growing humanitarian crisis. Hundreds of thousands of people have fled their homes because of fighting between government troops and rebels in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Some of the displaced people are living in temporary camps within the country but many have fled across the  […]

What began in Canada in 1882 with about 30 members has since grown to become Canada’s largest non-governmental direct provider of social services. In June 2012 The Salvation Army in Canada celebrates 130 years of giving hope and support to vulnerable people at their greatest point of need. From the beginning, the Army in Canada  […]

Toronto, ON June 12, 2012 – The Salvation Army began its work in Canada in 1882, and as the organization celebrates its 130th anniversary this June, there have been numerous past accomplishments to celebrate, but there is also much to look forward to in the future. The Salvation Army has always been a Christian denomination  […]

THUNDER BAY, ON, June 7, 2012 /CNW/ – Allstate Insurance Company of Canada today presented The Salvation Army with a cheque in the amount of $10,000 in support of efforts to assist residents affected by flooding in Thunder Bay, Ontario. “This is a difficult time for the community, and we wanted to offer our support  […]