Carol and Louis Cincelli shine as beacons of hope in their local community with every moment they volunteer their time to support the most vulnerable. Drawn by a sense of belonging following retirement, it was Carol’s time assisting with her church’s administration that sparked a desire to give back eight years ago, and soon after  […]

Hellen Esonga walked through the doors of The Salvation Army in Windsor with a desire to give back to a community that has warmly embraced her. Since arriving in Canada from Kenya in October, the journey has been rooted in faith, resilience, and optimism for the future, and now she’s sharing that hopefulness with others,  […]

Meaningful friendships are at the heart of leading a full and loving life, and through an innovative program expansion, individuals experiencing disabilities are forging new and lasting connections. Since early 2020 The Salvation Army Lawson Ministries in Hamilton has been offering life-changing workshops through their S.A.F.E Hub program on a range of topics, including sexuality,  […]

A new innovative infant and child mental health and wellness initiative at The Salvation Army Bethany Hope Centre in Ottawa aims to give parents of young children access to the highest level of specialized care and treatment. The program for children from birth to age 6 being raised by parents 29 years and under enables  […]

As The Salvation Army’s mobile food bank makes its rounds to 200 low-income seniors each month, every bag of nutritious food is a lifeline of hope. Lois is one of the seniors struggling with the high cost of groceries and is deeply grateful of the support. “If it wasn’t for this program, I would be  […]

At The Salvation Army London Village, a newly established immersive room offers a haven of serenity, significantly alleviating stress and fostering relaxation for program participants. The Snoezelen Room is a soothing sensory space carefully designed with a blend of sounds, lights, scents, and textures. It aims to create a feeling of tranquility, catering to individuals  […]

At a moment’s notice an explosion can wreak havoc in a community or a torrential downpour can trigger rivers to overflow, resulting in flooding. Both situations are dire, and simulated planning is required to effectively respond and minimize tragic outcomes. The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) in Ontario participated in two collaborative mock disaster  […]

With the success of an innovative partnership between The Salvation Army London Centre of Hope and King’s University College of Social Work, a free counselling service has expanded, bringing compassionate care to the most vulnerable in the City of London. Opening the life-changing counselling service to anyone in need in the community is in direct  […]

During the cold Ottawa winter months, The Salvation Army Ottawa Booth Centre’s Street Outreach Team brings care, compassion, warm clothing, and other life-saving essentials to vulnerable people living rough on the street or in homeless encampments. Frigid temperatures, snow, and ice doesn’t keep them from their mission to keep people safe and warm. Getting people  […]

For those experiencing human trafficking, the journey toward exiting is long and challenging. The Salvation Army celebrates the bravery and resiliency of those taking those steps and will do whatever it can to walk alongside and support them in their quest for freedom. Ontario accounts for 66 per cent of all of Canada’s human trafficking  […]