Recovery requires more than just short-term intervention. At The Salvation Army’s Greenfield House in Moncton, N.B., recovery means connection. After receiving an innovation grant for $25,000, Greenfield House introduces a new program for recovering offenders called "Breaking Free Connection Ministry."

In 2021, The Salvation Army allocated $2 million to innovation. From this funding sprouted the innovation grants—a call to action from the territory that invited ministry units to bring their creative ideas to the table.

When their 13-year-old son suggested the idea of an outdoor church, Aux-Lieutenants Neil and Jennifer Thompson, corps officers at Vernon Community Church, B.C., knew it was just what their community needed.

The goal of the EDS vehicle is threefold: emergency response, community service and outreach. 

Befriending every dog in existence is a fail-safe way to increase your endorphins. But I didn’trealize that one of these dogs was on the same mission to love me even more relentlessly.And, in doing so, he showed me the heart of God.

When big world issues arise, when conflict or war takes place, how do we take our questions, anger and confusion and turn them into God-centred action?

The Salvation Army Halton Lighthouse Shelter in Oakville, Ont., is currently undergoing a $1.4 million expansion that will increase their facility space to accommodate 40 shelter beds and eight new rooms.

The Salvation Army women’s ministries held a virtual conference for women across the Canada and Bermuda Territory in March.

As we allow our faith and values to transform and unite us, our vision and mission statements protect us from becoming exclusive. They act as a constant reminder that the blessing of transformation is to be shared with others. We are called to serve each other and the communities of our world.

Honouring the Salvation Army “Lassies” who served soldiers during the First World War.