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National Hero Bringing Hope to London

Posted on 25th April 2017, by The Salvation Army in Canada
London, Ontario – We are thrilled to announce our Keynote Speaker for our 6th annual ‘Hope in the City’ breakfast. You’ll recognize him as the face of the monstrous Alberta wildfires–former Fire Chief Darby Allen. Allen was Regional Fire Chief of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (now retired), an area that encompasses the community  […]

Salvation Army Camp Builds Confidence

Posted on 3rd April 2017, by The Salvation Army in Canada
Healthy, hearty meals, bible lessons, canoeing, tight ropes and campfires. That’s what over 2,500 children will experience at Salvation Army camps this year. Executive Director for Ontario Camping Ministries, Captain Rick Zelinsky attended Salvation Army camp as a child. "It’s a friendship that moves beyond the borders of our camp property.” If kids are looking  […]

London’s Kettle Campaign Sets New Record

Posted on 10th January 2017, by The Salvation Army in Canada
The Salvation Army Christmas Kettle Campaign final numbers are in, and several records have been broken. A total of $648,173 was raised in London, surpassing its goal of $500,000. There was also a record set for online donations, $10,815, made to the city of London through FillTheKettle.com “We are blown away by the generosity of Londoners,”  […]

Kids Commissioning Program

Posted on 14th June 2016, by The Salvation Army in Canada
Excitement is building around the upcoming children's programming at Commissioning 2016! We have just released a brand new video promoting the event. You can check out the video here:          

Ontario Camping Ministries Wednesdays @ Jacksons Point

Posted on 13th June 2016, by The Salvation Army in Canada
Ontario Camping Ministries Wednesdays @ Jacksons Point All concerts will take place at the following location and time unless otherwise noted: Auditorium 25 Salvation Army Road, Jackson’s Point ON 7:30 pm ~ Freewill Offering *****  July 6     Canadian Staff Band with special feature by Cambridge Singing Company   July 13  Heritage Brass at *Georgina Community Church    July  […]

Wiarton Trades Program Empowers At-Risk Youth

Posted on 9th May 2016, by The Salvation Army in Canada
They are youth at risk―struggling, frustrated and uncertain about the future. But The Salvation Army’s Trades Start Program in Wiarton, Ont., is changing that. “Trades Start, a 20-week course that teaches both hospitality and carpentry skills, serves youth who have fallen through the cracks,” says Scott Concordia, Program Coordinator. “Participants are often from unstable home  […]

The Salvation Army Serving 2,000 Meals a Day to First Responders in Fort McMurray

Posted on 8th May 2016, by The Salvation Army in Canada
Edmonton, May 8, 2016 – The Salvation Army’s community response units are serving 2,000 meals a day to first responders engaged in the Fort McMurray fire efforts. In addition to distributing food, water and hygiene kits, we are also providing emotional and spiritual care – a listening ear – to those tasked with combating the  […]

Emergency Disaster Services Responds to Ammonia Leak in Fort Erie

Posted on 14th July 2015, by The Salvation Army in Canada
First responders arrived at the scene of Rich Products in Fort Erie shortly after noon on Monday, July 6, 2015 due to an ammonia spill which resulted in the death of one contractor and non-life threatening injuries to two others.  Many in the surrounding area had to be evacuated while others were instructed to remain  […]