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When the program launched, approximately 20 mothers and children came to the games night, which happens every Friday. Now, nearly 60 people attend each week.
May 15, 2012 by Kristin Fryer 1 Comment
It’s important for mothers to form deep and lasting connections with their children, which is why The Salvation Army recognizes the need for programs that foster these relationships. Captains Paul and Lisa Trickett, corps officers at Metrotown Citadel in Burnaby, B.C., didn’t set out to create a program for single mothers, but when they started a games night for families last fall, that’s … [Read more...]
Booth UC grants 61 certificates and degrees to students
May 9, 2012 Leave a Comment
With the words of the opening congregational song, “In the name of Christ we gather, out of love we seek His will,” the capacity crowd in the Clifford Hetherington Chapel welcomed the beginning of a day of worship, reflection and celebration as Booth University College held its 30th graduation ceremonies. Anticipation had been growing as the graduates and their families, the Board of … [Read more...]
May 6-12 is Emergency Preparedness Week, a national effort of Public Safety Canada in partnership with The Salvation Army and other emergency management organizations
May 7, 2012 1 Comment
May 6-12 is Emergency Preparedness Week, a national effort of Public Safety Canada in partnership with various provincial and territorial emergency management organizations, including The Salvation Army. EP Week encourages Canadians to be prepared to cope on their own for at least the first 72 hours of an emergency while rescue workers help those in urgent need. By taking a few simple steps, … [Read more...]
Monthly dinner program reaches out to low-income individuals and families
May 4, 2012 by Kristin Fryer Leave a Comment
Hot food, cheerful decorations and good company are the hallmarks of a new community potluck program that is helping low-income families in Nanaimo, B.C. This potluck dinner is held at Nanaimo Community Church on the third Friday of every month, a week before the B.C. government issues income and disability assistance cheques. The program is the result of a proposal made by a corps member at … [Read more...]
Full listing of the annual appointment changes for Salvation Army officers in the Canada and Bermuda Territory. These appointments are effective June 29, unless otherwise stated.
April 27, 2012 5 Comments
Click here for a PDF version. ANDERSON, Major Darlene - Divisional Secretary for Women's Ministries, Divisional Retired Officers' Secretary and Divisional Adult Ministries Secretary (Prairie Division) ANDERSON, Major James - Divisional Secretary for Business Administration (Prairie Division) ARKELL, Lieutenants Jeffery and Graciela - Cornerstone Community Church (Mississauga), ON (Ontario … [Read more...]
Foothills Church gives children a safe place to learn and have fun
April 19, 2012 by Kristin Fryer Leave a Comment
On Tuesdays in High River, Alta., the Foothills Church Adventure Club is the place to be. With plenty of games, crafts and other activities, it’s the perfect way for children to spend the afternoon. The club launched with three children in September 2010, but since then, it has expanded greatly. By the end of its first year, the club had grown to 15-20 children and, today, over 30 attend each … [Read more...]
These Salvation Army officer appointments within the Canada and Bermuda Territory are effective June 29, 2012.
April 13, 2012 by Colonel Floyd Tidd 3 Comments
On behalf of the Territorial Commander, I am pleased to inform you that International Headquarters has approved the following appointments effective June 29, 2012: Major Brian Venables, currently serving as Divisional Secretary for PR&D in the British Columbia Division is appointed as Divisional Commander, Quebec Division. Major Anne Venables, currently serving as Divisional Secretary for … [Read more...]
Recovery program helps people overcome their “hurts, habits and hang-ups”
April 12, 2012 by Kristin Fryer 1 Comment
“When my husband, Rob, and I moved to the Sunshine Coast, we found out that there was no Christian recovery program here,” says Jennifer Henson. “Living on the Coast, people are separated from Vancouver by a ferry and they can’t access resources. So to have a recovery program here was something that was really needed.” Jennifer and Rob Henson are the facilitators of Celebrate … [Read more...]
Since March 5, the Community Volunteer Income Tax Program has helped approximately 1,000 people complete their income tax returns
April 11, 2012 by Kristin Fryer Leave a Comment
Since March 5, The Salvation Army in Cornwall, Ont., has been helping people in the area complete their annual income tax returns. In just five weeks, a dedicated group of volunteers has completed approximately 1,000 returns, and Oren Cole, corps leader, says he expects that number to climb to 1,500 by the end of April. This is the first year that Cornwall Community Church has facilitated the … [Read more...]
Every Friday night, the Memorial University Salvation Army Student Fellowship serves food to the city’s most vulnerable residents
March 30, 2012 by Kristin Fryer 2 Comments
It’s Friday night in St. John’s, N.L. For many people who come to the city’s entertainment district, it’s a chance to have a night on the town. But for the Memorial University Salvation Army Student Fellowship (SASF), it’s an opportunity to share a hot meal and a conversation with the city’s most vulnerable residents. Every Friday from 10:00 pm to 12:30 am, about 8-10 students … [Read more...]
When the program launched, approximately 20 mothers and children came to the games night, which happens every Friday. Now, nearly 60 people attend each week.
Booth UC grants 61 certificates and degrees to students
May 6-12 is Emergency Preparedness Week, a national effort of Public Safety Canada in partnership with The Salvation Army and other emergency management organizations
Monthly dinner program reaches out to low-income individuals and families
