Winnipeg, MB – Winnipeg Fire Fighters have a burning desire to support Youth in our community striving for personal dignity. This month they are joining forces with The Salvation Army Thrift Stores and Scotiabank to collect pennies in support of The Salvation Army Weetamah Centre’s “Dignity Makes Cents” campaign. Weetamah has set a goal to  […]

Winnipeg, MB – How much is a penny worth? That depends on who you ask. According to the Government of Canada, it has a negative value. It costs approximately 1.6 pennies to make a penny that is worth…a penny. In the recent budget presented to Parliament, we learn the penny’s days are numbered. With Canada  […]

Winnipeg, MB – Pyjama parties, sleep overs, hanging out with friends, sharing stories, dressing up, watching movies and eating all kinds of snacks. Who of us do not remember great times like these? These were times when the world was our oyster, anything was possible and we lived as large as our imaginations allowed us.  […]

Winnipeg, MB – This February will mark The Salvation Army’s 5th Annual SNOW (Safe Night Off Winnipeg Streets) night for sex trade workers. It aims to provide those involved in the sex trade a special night free from violence, harm, hunger and exploitation. It is designed to give them an opportunity to connect to programs  […]

Winnipeg, MB – When fire devastated an apartment complex in the 500 block of Sherbrook Street, the building’s tenants witnessed the loss of valuables, memories, heirlooms and other personal belongings as they disappeared in the raging inferno.  On that fateful day, The Salvation Army was called to assist.  The Salvation Army Emergency Disaster Services’ Community Response  […]

Winnipeg, MB – With flood levels in South Western Manitoba at a critical stage The Salvation Army is mobilized, responding and working diligently to address the physical and spiritual needs of those impacted by this disaster.  In fact, to date, over 10,000 meals have been served to volunteers throughout SW Manitoba.  For many, this flood  […]

She became a role model not only for Aboriginal youth BUT for everyone. On March 20, 2010, Candace Sutherland began her journey to run from St. John’s, Newfoundland to Victoria, British Columbia to raise money for The Salvation Army and three other charities: Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada, Canadian Diabetes Association, and Canadian Cancer Society.   […]

Commissioner Linda Bond to become The Salvation Army’s 19th General Winnipeg, MB February 1, 2011 – The Salvation Army announced yesterday Canadian-born Commissioner Linda Bond as its new world leader and 19th General. Commissioner Bond becomes the third woman and the fourth Canadian to hold the post of General of The Salvation Army since the  […]

Salvation Army Weetamah Centre ministry director Mark Young cuddles a couple of furry companions Tuesday at Toy Mountain, the Sally Ann toy depot at 324 Logan Ave.

During the months of November and December, you can help The Salvation Army in Winnipeg make a Christmas miracle. Drop off a new, unopened toy at any Scotiabank or Fire Station in Winnipeg, and The Salvation Army will make sure it gets to a child this Christmas season. Join with us in helping to give  […]