Honouring the White Buffalo

Family and faith defined Jordan Brown-Ratcliffe’s life. Now an Indigenous memorial fund carries his legacy.
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Adopted as an infant by Salvation Army officers, Jordan Brown-Ratcliffe grew up in a loving and faith-filled home where he was encouraged to explore the Indigenous roots of his birth family. From music and travel to art and nature, Jordan embraced life while seeking to understand his own identity and place in the world. In 2019, Jordan passed

An Opened Door

Tara Foster knows that God has placed her in the right spot for her Christian walk.
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"What you see is what you get with Tara. She is someone who loves Jesus and has a strong desire to bring others into a saving relationship with Jesus as she has experienced. Her life was turned around by him and she longs to see people, especially youth, know they are loved by Jesus and that he longs to be in relationship with them.” 

"How Can We Help?"

Saskatoon Temple fosters reconciliation through relationships, listening and support.
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For Saskatoon Temple, what started as a simple act of generosity grew into a meaningful partnership with a local school.

"Champions of the Mission, Ordination and Commissioning: June 21, 2025, at 1p.m. EDT. Public Family Worship: June 22, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. EDT. In person at Scarborough Citadel, Online at Salvationist.ca/Commissioning. ‘Go into all the world and preach the gospel’ -Mark 16:15"

Zara's Fight for Freedom

The Salvation Army helps a newcomer to Canada get a fresh start.
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As a woman living in Iran, Zara was persecuted and prevented from working or pursuing higher education. Fleeing the troubles in her homeland, she  arrived at The Salvation Army’s Florence Booth House in 2022. " I didn’t know anything about The Salvation Army, but now that I do, I think it is very good and supportive," she says.

Power House Partnership

Salvation Army and landlord team up to house vulnerable individuals in Ottawa.
Faith & Friends

Behind the Wall, owned by Andrew Russell, works closely with The Salvation Army’s housing and outreach teams to address homelessness across the city by creating stable, subsidized housing opportunities. This collaboration has created a brighter future for more than 150 previously unhoused individuals, helping them transition into safe, reliable housing while offering a fresh start to life.

Saving Grace

In Bermuda, a grandmother finds vital support at Salvation Army food bank.
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The Salvation Army food bank in St. George’s, Bermuda, is supporting Grace and her family to ensure they have everything they need food-wise. “Food was scarce when relying on a fixed income that only arrives once a month,” Grace shares. “Without The Salvation Army, my family would have gone without the necessary food.”

Celebrating 130 Years and New Facility in North Bay, Ont.

Accessible space features church, community services and thrift store.
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The Salvation Army in North Bay, Ont., marked the grand opening of its new facility with a weekend of celebration and community events, while also commemorating 130 years of service in the city. Weekend festivities commenced on Friday, March 28, with a ribbon cutting and open house, inviting people to tour the facility. On Saturday, the church

Salvation Army Assists Survivors of Fire in Bowmanville

Assistance at drop-in hub includes gift cards and other resources.
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On March 6, a fire tore through a historic building in downtown Bowmanville, Ont., forcing many people to evacuate their homes. The Salvation Army to become a drop-in hub for gift cards and monetary donations to assist displaced residents.

Ignite the Fire

We need to take evangelism seriously.
Opinion & Critical Thought

The Salvation Army's work has always been about both discipleship and evangelism—serving people in need while proclaiming the hope of Christ. But we must ask ourselves: are we still effectively sharing the good news in a way that engages the world around us? Are we innovating in our outreach methods to meet the needs of a rapidly changing society?

One Lord

What does it mean for Jesus to be fully God and fully human?
Opinion & Critical Thought

Because Jesus became incarnate, God has not only empathized with us from a distance; he has felt the tears of grief and the joy of laughter himself.

Join the Brigade

We are all called to Christian ministry.
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Generations of Salvationists have carried the banner of salvation for the lost, holiness for the convert and service to all. They have pledged to use their time, talents, gifts and abilities to fight the salvation war—to rescue the perishing and care for the dying. Our mission remains our motivation; the movement is vibrant and strong. Yet

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