At many Salvation Army location across Canada, you will find selfless individuals with a passion for helping and making a difference. They graciously volunteer at programs such as food banks, street outreach and Christmas supports. Volunteers are key to the success of the Army’s vision to give hope where there is hardship. Many programs and  […]

Every year many Salvation Army locations across Canada offer March-break camps that help children learn, stay active, and for parents to have affordable alternatives to daycare. The Salvation Army in St. Thomas, Ont., has been running a March-break camp for over a decade. This year their camp will take place from March 11 to the  […]

Throughout October, The Salvation Army in Bermuda took part in the “Housing4All” Campaign. This movement brought different organizations in Bermuda together to take part in various events to raise awareness about homelessness in the country. To honour the campaign, The Salvation Army’s Emergency Housing Shelter in Pembroke, Bermuda, decided to host a volunteer event, which  […]

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  […]

International Volunteer Day is held annually on December 5. Today, The Salvation Army recognizes its global army of compassionate individuals who have shared hope and changed lives for the better as the people of Ukraine navigate the devastating and widespread humanitarian impacts of the Russian invasion. In March 2022, Dr. Jeff Pitcher, a lifelong member  […]

International Volunteer Day takes place every year on December 5. It’s an opportunity to celebrate and thank people from all walks of life who freely give their time and expertise for the good of others. Throughout the pandemic and, working with COVID-19 protocols, thousands of Salvation Army volunteers around the globe stepped up with an  […]

January 14, 2020—Salvation Army volunteers continue to provide around-the-clock support to disaster-affected communities across Australia. Due to the incredible needs, The Salvation Army has deployed rotating international and interstate teams to reinforce local volunteers. To date: we’ve activated more than 3,000 personnel who are providing immediate emotional, spiritual and practical support to firefighters volunteers and  […]

When Angie’s husband left her for her best friend, she moved out and shut herself away from society for 12 years. “I couldn’t handle the hurt and devastation from my marriage breakup,” says Angie. “My home was the only place I felt safe until I walked through the doors of The Salvation Army.” “My home  […]