Taking place in 41 cities across Canada, the 27th annual Santa Shuffle saw more than 16,000 people run or walk in support of The Salvation Army.
"I dream that someday hatred and violence will have no place in our world. I dream that children will not go hungry and that education will be available for all. I dream that children will be able to imagine a future that’s bright and hopeful."
Salvation Army Shelter Reopens in Courtenay, B.C.
Extensive renovations expand facility with new transition spaces and dining area.
by Kristin Ostensen
The Salvation Army’s homeless shelter in Courtenay, B.C., reopened in December after extensive renovations that will help the Army better serve the community.
Booth University College Receives Accessibility Award
Various renovations improve access to main campus building.
by Kristin Ostensen
The City of Winnipeg’s Access Advisory Committee presented Booth University College with an Access Award—Circle of Excellence following various renovations to the campus.
The Call of the Bells
A stint on the kettles at Christmastime brought Jonathan Kim and his family to soldiership.
by Ken Ramstead
For Jonathan Kim, volunteering on the kettles showed him what The Salvation Army was about. “The more I learned about these wonderful Christians, the more I knew that this was the right denomination for me.”
Christmas Joy
The Salvation Army brings smiles to children’s faces during the holidays.
by Pamela Richardson
Six heartwarming stories of hope at Christmastime, from Salvationists and officers.
Knocks at the Door
Surprise Christmas visits decades apart had one thing in common: The Salvation Army
by Deirdre Caskanette
The Christmas of 1963 was coming far too quickly for our family that year. There was still so much to be done: cards to be sent, presents to be bought, decorations to be put up.
Salvation Army Releases International Positional Statement on Racism
Statement includes practical steps that can be taken to fight racism.
Statement declares that racism is "fundamentally incompatible with the Christian conviction that all people are made in the image of God and are equal in value."
Free and Equal
Celebrating the 70th year of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
by James Read“Every human being is born free and equal in dignity.” Although it might seem so obvious that it’s hardly worth stating, today it is neither true nor obvious to many of the most powerful forces in the world. The morality of human freedom, equality and dignity must still be declared.
Major Ken Smith, Craig Lewis, David Rowsell, Major Cathie Harris and Captain Nicholas Samuel reflect on the meaning of their favourite Christmas carols.