500 Lunches Each Week Fill Hungry Bellies in Weyburn
Posted on 9th August 2022,Unique Salvation Army Camp in Bermuda Prepares Youth for Life
Posted on 15th July 2022,
As The Salvation Army in Bermuda gears up for another season of camping ministries, a new program will set children up for success and prepare them for life as adults. “We are excited to launch our pilot version of STEAM, a week-long camp that uses hands-on activities to teach youth skills that will last a […]
Igloolik, Nunavut Northern Teacher Inspires Winter Clothing Support for Students
Posted on 16th September 2021,
750 Children and Youth to Receive Gift of Warmth TORONTO, Thursday, September 16, 2021 – A collaborative effort is underway to support children and youth in the Nunavut community of Igloolik. Igloolik-based Grade 4 teacher Colleen Chau reached out to The Salvation Army Alberta and Northern Territories Division and set in motion a plan that […]
New Program Helps Kids Learn Cooking Skills in Moncton
Posted on 10th August 2021,After-school Program Boosts Children’s Mental Health
Posted on 8th February 2021,
The pandemic has impacted many things, including children’s mental health. In Spryfield, N.S., The Salvation Army’s after-school program is boosting children’s spirits by giving them the opportunity to socialize in a safe way while creating a sense of stability during uncertain times. “Children come right after school where they have been wearing masks all day. […]
Salvation Army Feeding Program Closes the Hunger Gap
Posted on 15th October 2020,
For many low-income children, attending school is not only an opportunity to learn, but a chance to have access to adequate and nutritious food. But when schools and feeding programs closed due to COVID-19, already vulnerable children were at risk of being hungry. “The Ontario School Nutrition Program approached The Salvation Army to help with […]
Pregnant and Alone
Posted on 27th August 2020,
Prab, 20, was studying in Canada when she discovered she was pregnant. Her husband resided in their home country of India and, due to COVID-19 restrictions, was unable to travel for the birth of their first child. “In 2019, I went home to India to be married,” says Prab. “A few months after I returned […]
The Salvation Army’s Camp-in-a-Bag Brings Fun to Families at Home
Posted on 6th August 2020,
While the pandemic has put an end to traditional camping programs this year, parents are trying to fill the empty days and organize fun activities for their young ones. This task can be challenging when your family has faced poverty and difficult circumstances. For the first time in more than 120 years of providing summer-camp […]
New Program Offsets Student Food Insecurity in Grande Prairie
Posted on 5th June 2020,
The Salvation Army has started a new student feeding program with a $300,000 grant from the Alberta government, through the Ministry of Education in Grande Prairie, Alta. More than 200 students have been identified and registered to date by the four school boards operating in the city, and those families will receive a $100 grocery […]