Last month, the editorial team visited The Salvation Army's Maxwell Meighen Centre, a men's hostel and rehabilitative treatment facility located in downtown Toronto. While there, we interviewed the chaplain, Major Phillip Birt, and three clients. Click on the video below to hear their remarkable stories of transformation.
The Day the World Came to Gander
Former Mayor Claude Elliott shares his memories of 9/11 and the pivotal role The Salvation Army played in the town’s response.
FeaturesOn September 11, 2001, two airplanes hit the World Trade Center in New York City, while a third plane crashed into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., killing almost 3,000 people and injuring thousands more. With U.S. airspace closed following the terrorist attack, 38 airplanes landed in Gander, N.L., where Salvationist Claude Elliott was mayor.
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Closing the Gap
A conversation with General Brian Peddle (Rtd) on gender equity in The Salvation Army.
FeaturesCaptain Laura Van Schaick, territorial gender equity officer, recently sat down with General Brian Peddle (Rtd) to discuss the ongoing work of gender equity within The Salvation Army—both internationally and here at home. Their conversation reflects on the progress made, challenges encountered and their hopes for the future, and highlights the importance of recognizing and empowering the gifts and leadership of women and men across the Army.
Salvation Army Participates in 9/11 Heritage Minute
New episode highlights how Gander, N.L., responded to the attacks on September 11, 2001.
by Abbigail Oliver NewsThe Salvation Army appears in a new episode of Historica Canada’s iconic Heritage Minute series, highlighting the generous response of Gander, N.L., in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. In the wake of the tragedy, American airspace was promptly closed, leaving thousands of airline passengers stranded in Gander. The
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