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.

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."

“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.

On the morning of December 6, 1917, Halifax was devastated by an explosion that killed or injured thousands. The relief efforts that followed gave rise to the creation of the Army's emergency disaster services.

The kettle filled up with donations from warm-hearted individuals in spite of my bell-dropping. But I was embarrassed.

Christmas is God’s greatest gift because we can know truth—truth that is more than abstract concept, a truth that is real and alive, embodied in Jesus.

When 12-year-old Jenera Roundsky took her own life in June, the Wapekeka First Nation declared a state of emergency, prompting a call for assistance. The Salvation Army was one of the organizations that responded.

I've often wondered if I’m doing enough to lay a spiritual foundation for my children. Then a moment last September gave me a new perspective. 

Thousands of children will have a brighter Christmas this year, thanks to The Salvation Army's annual Toy Mountain campaign. In partnership with CTV, the Army has begun collecting toys in eight cities across Canada and will continue to do so until December 20.