The Sobering Truth
The Salvation Army is on the front lines of the opioid crisis in Vancouver.
by Jordan Shaw
In Vancouver, the Downtown Eastside is ground zero of an opioid crisis. The Salvation Army is on the front lines of the overdose epidemic.
From Surviving to Thriving
New Salvation Army barista program helps move women beyond human trafficking.
by Joyce Starr Macias
Human-trafficking survivors may find it difficult to get back into mainstream society due to their lack of day-to-day living skills and the need for employment training. The Salvation Army in Canada is helping to meet those needs by providing safe housing, counselling and job training.
Salvation Army in Mainland China Receives Official Recognition and Registration
Approved activities include disaster relief, social services and religious activities.
The Salvation Army's work in mainland China has been given a boost with news that the regional offices in China have received official government recognition and registration.
Salvation Army Responds to Mexico City Earthquake
Emergency disaster relief continues in Oaxaca and Veracruz.
by Kristin Ostensen
A 7.1-magnitude earthquake has caused the collapse of buildings and other infrastructure in and around Mexico City. The Salvation Army’s Territorial Commander Colonel Ricardo Bouzigues reports that there has been "tremendous damage." More than 200 people are known to have lost their lives in the tremors, including at least 26 children who died when their school collapsed.
Messengers of Compassion Commence Training
March-in meeting introduces 14 new cadets to the territory.
by Geoff Moulton
On September 17, 14 new cadets of the Messengers of Compassion Session (2017-2019) marched into Elim Chapel in Winnipeg to mark the beginning of their officer training.
Past Meets Present
Returning to my first appointment taught me the importance of community engagement.
by Lt-Colonel Jim Champ
Among the lessons we learned in the early years of officership was the importance of volunteers and community engagement in the mission of the Army. Not only did it impact our lives, but it exponentially increased the capacity of the corps to make a difference.
Four pitfalls to avoid as a new officer.
We live in the small town of Three Hills, Alta., population 3,500—if you count cats. Nothing happens here. Until a stormy day this past June when my son, Steve, looked through the window and saw a tornado moving in the general direction of our house.
Walk for Freedom
Salvation Army couple prove age is no barrier to fighting human trafficking.
by Lieutenant Laura Hickman
As Pat Sheppard and her husband, Fred, watched the news one evening, they were troubled by a report on human trafficking. Pat lay awake that night, confronted with the stark reality of children being sold into slavery. She wanted to do something to help.
Salvation Army Sponsors Public Pow Wow at Pine Lake Camp
Indigenous celebration of culture makes history in Alberta.
by Pamela RichardsonThis past weekend, The Salvation Army partnered with Indigenous Pathways to host a Celebration of Culture: A Journey of Reconciliation at Pine Lake Camp in the Alberta and Northern Territories Division.
