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“Plant A Row For Us” Brings the Community Together to Fight Food Insecurity
Posted on 23rd May 2023,Salvation Army Provides Affordable Options to Help Students Shine at Prom and Graduation
Posted on 16th May 2023,
As the end of the school year approaches, graduating high school students start looking forward to graduation and prom. And while these events are fun and memorable, sometimes finding the right dress can cause financial anxiety. To help students find affordable dresses The Salvation Army in Guelph, Ont., hosts the annual “Princess Project” event, which […]
A Mother’s Journey with The Salvation Army’s Healthy Baby Program
Posted on 11th May 2023,Why Everyone Has a Role to Play in Preparing for Emergencies
Posted on 8th May 2023,
For more than 100 years, The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) in Canada has played a critical role in disaster preparedness, response and recovery. This Emergency Preparedness Week, May 7-13, 2023, Karim Kane, planning specialist with The Salvation Army’s national EDS team, stresses the importance of preparedness so communities can withstand, adapt to, and […]
Two Schools Raise Over 1,500 Pounds of Food for Local Salvation Army Food Bank
Posted on 4th May 2023,How a Bike from The Salvation Army Helped a Winnipeg Radio Host
Posted on 2nd May 2023,
Christian Aumell arrived in Winnipeg in March 2015. He left his hometown of Tara, Ont., with two suitcases and nothing else. He had just finished his studies in broadcast journalism and had been presented with a part-time job opportunity at Global News’ 680 CJOB radio station. With little knowledge of his new home and a […]
Salvation Army Community Garden Increases Socialization and Reduces Food Insecurity
Posted on 24th April 2023,
To teach participants how to grow their own vegetables, The Salvation Army’s Community Church in Belleville, Ont., in cooperation with the Community Development Council (CDC) of Quinte, organizes the community garden initiative each spring. Since the incorporation of The Salvation Army’s garden in 2017, members of the program have raised 24 vegetable-rich garden beds, a […]
Take Action to Recognize Earth Month
Posted on 19th April 2023,
As our planet faces growing environmental challenges, we must all take action to protect it for future generations. From planting trees to participating in park clean-ups, there are many ways you can help save the Earth. However, if you want to commit to making a positive long-lasting impact in the environment, we encourage you to […]
Honouring Inspiring Youth Volunteers
Posted on 17th April 2023,
The sound of a small bell ringing might be the first thing that comes to mind when someone mentions The Salvation Army. It is a bell that symbolizes the Army’s most well-known fundraiser, the Christmas Kettle Campaign. Each year the kettle campaign raises millions of dollars across Canada and Bermuda with the help of dedicated […]