NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR During the height of the pandemic, restaurants around the country had to close because they couldn’t operate safely. For the truck drivers who carry goods across Canada, this posed a huge problem—they rely on restaurants and rest stops to feed themselves while they’re out on the road. This was even more worrisome  […]

Commissioners Floyd and Tracey Tidd call for prayer Dear friends, We are all watching the events unfolding in Ukraine with deep concern. Our hearts are with all those who are suffering. We think particularly of Salvation Army officers, soldiers and employees who are serving in Ukraine and Russia. May God grant them his protection and  […]

The International Development department acts as a humanitarian relief and development office inviting Canadians to share their resources to empower and support sustainable change for vulnerable individuals and communities around the world. The Salvation Army in the Canada and Bermuda Territory have been involved in international emergency and development projects for over 60 years. Today,  […]

A Saanich, B.C., woman who cares for her autistic teen nephew says she was greatly helped by The Salvation Army during a breaking point in her life. With no children of her own, Kelley Sherin took in 16-year-old Jordan to provide him with the care he deserves—but wasn’t receiving. Jordan had moved around a lot  […]

On May 25, 2020, people around the world were shocked and horrified by the murder of George Floyd, a Black man who was suffocated by a police officer in Minneapolis. For Kayla Whitney, an artist living in Hamilton, Ont., that terrible event became the impetus behind a new mural celebrating the Black diaspora around the  […]

A warm place to come home to and a comforting meal is part of daily life for most, but for those experiencing homelessness, it is a luxury that is not guaranteed. The Maritimes have seen several storms over the past few weeks as we settle into the winter months, which has increasingly affected our most  […]

Giving hope and help to Canadians in need is at the core of The Salvation Army’s mission. Last year, over 2.1 million people were helped thanks to the generosity of our volunteers, donors, and corporate partners. One of the organization’s long-standing partners is Walmart Canada, who have been alongside The Salvation Army for 15 years  […]