The Salvation Army's canteen truck is never too far away.

When Satan reminds you of all you left undone, remind him of what Jesus has done for you.

The Salvation Army in Moose Jaw, Sask., celebrated 134 years of service in the community in March. The corps held events such as a women’s fellowship luncheon, a community barbecue and a visit from Major Mike Hoeft, area commander, Prairie Division, for a Sunday service. 

Since 1896, The Salvation Army’s Grace Haven in Hamilton, Ont., has been a home and support system for pregnant and parenting youth. To continue meeting their unique needs, Grace Haven applied for an innovation grant to introduce a new experiential learning program for young parents. 

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?