male and female play a board game
The Community and Family Services team at The Salvation Army in Burlington, Ont. has a clear goal for the community events they are hosting this year. Their objective is for everyone to connect, socialize, and take a break from the screens. “My personal goal for this year, for all our programs, is to have a  […]

Salvation Army Christmas Gift Program Undergoes Changes to Promote Equality

Posted on 7th December 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army workers stand in front of vans filled with Christmas gifts
The Salvation Army in Maple Ridge, B.C., has made some changes to its Christmas Village Gift program to ensure that all families receive an equal and fair number of gifts this Christmas. What was formerly known as the Adopt a Family program, has been renamed and sponsors help all clients instead of focusing on one  […]
Two Salvation Army staff hold school supplies-notepads and pens
As we get into August, parents and students begin to shift their attention to back-to-school preparations. While for some families back-to-school shopping is simply routine, for others their financial situation may make shopping for school supplies a little tougher. The Salvation Army is gearing up to help vulnerable families across the country, with various programs  […]

Café Connection in Whitby Provides a Haven for Salvation Army Friends

Posted on 27th June 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Pool table with mug that says "A Place of Hope"
Café Connection happens every Wednesday. It is a place where friends of The Salvation Army in Whitby, Ont., have a chance to get together to enjoy meaningful conversation, connection, and a delicious cup of coffee. The vision was to create a safe space where Majors Ken and Donette Percy, pastors, along with the church leadership  […]

Newcomers Find Friendship and Hope at The Salvation Army in Quebec

Posted on 31st May 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Diana stands with 2 seniors from a seniors group
There are many challenges that come with moving to Canada. The Salvation Army journeys with people to break down barriers and give them a better tomorrow. Diego’s story At age 28, Diego left Venezuela and went to the United States as a student with his family—without resident status. “We became parents of two children during  […]