“It was the combination of understanding God, understanding who he was for me, understanding the Bible and understanding what faith was for me that made me realize The Salvation Army was the place for me.” 

Nearly one in three Canadians are skipping or reducing meals because they can't afford groceries, according to a new national report from The Salvation Army, as financial pressures continue to force households to make difficult choices about everyday necessities. The Salvation Army's 2026 Canadian Poverty and Socioeconomic Analysis reveals that

Commissioners Garth and Patti Niemand have been welcomed into their new roles as The Salvation Army's Chief of the Staff and World Secretary for Women’s Ministries, with a call to lead with courage, unity and continued dependence on God.