Salvation Army Anger Management Program Addresses Emotions of Bullying

Posted on 27th February 2024, by SalvationArmy.ca
Child looks at stop light to learn how to handle emotions
In many communities across Canada, The Salvation Army’s Red Cap anger management program for children ages 8 to 12, incorporates sessions into the school day or as an after-school program. One of the most common causes of anger for school-aged children is bullying. Whether a child is being bullied or they are bullying others, the  […]
Portrait of Earl and Janice O'Born
For over 25 years, Earle O’Born and his wife, Janice, have supported The Salvation Army’s work The Fraser Institute recently recognized the entrepreneurial drive and charitable contributions of four honourees in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto and Montreal with the prestigious Fraser Institute Founders’ Award, considered the institute’s highest honour. Earle O’Born, founder and chairman of The  […]

Remembering Daniel’s Journey with The Salvation Army’s Street Ministry

Posted on 2nd January 2024, by SalvationArmy.ca
Emergency disaster services vehicle serves warm meals
The Salvation Army in Orillia, Ont., has been running a weekly street ministry since 2016, providing essential help to the vulnerable population. Every Friday, a parked Emergency and Disaster Services (EDS) truck serves meals to anyone who drops by. Led by EDS Coordinator, Ron vanDeursen, the street ministry team has not missed a Friday run  […]
Coats for kids sign displayed at Salvation Army Cobourg
For the 29th year, The Salvation Army in Cobourg and Port Hope, Ont., hosted the Coats for Kids program. This event provides families in their community with much-needed winter coats and gear ahead of the colder seasons. Community and Family Services Manager at Port Hope, Lisa Graham, has co-led this program for nine years. She  […]

Toy Lending Library Helps Children Develop New Skills

Posted on 20th July 2023, by SalvationArmy.ca
Two children enjoy toy apparatus with slide
The Salvation Army in Guelph, Ont., in collaboration with Hand Print Kids, offers a free Toy Lending Library to support families who need toys to promote their child’s development. The toys can be borrowed for two weeks, and the toy selection is rotated every seven weeks. In 2021, Occupational Therapist with Hand Print Kids, Carol  […]