Former San Jose Sharks centre Ryan Carpenter had hockey in his blood. But as a Christian, he welcomes the opportunity to share his testimony with others, and he writes “Romans 5:8” on every hockey stick he uses. “It’s a very simple way of sharing the gospel with others. I’m very thankful the love of God is always the same toward us, when we’re getting it right and even when we’re not.”

After facing serious health challenges, Elizabeth, a single mother, struggled to provide for her two children. Remembering her previous connection to The Salvation Army, she reached out for help. “They genuinely care,” Elizabeth says. “That made all the difference.”