For thousands of years, humans have been foretelling the end, the meltdown, the apocalypse. They’ve been making predictions like there’s no tomorrow.
By the Numbers
For 42 years, The Salvation Army has been Shelley Toner’s only employer. And she wouldn’t have had it any other way.
by Ken Ramstead“You can minister to people in different ways, and I just hope over my 42 years, I’ve done that.”
Defenders of Justice: Lieutenant Neil Thompson
New officer shares call to full-time ministry with The Salvation Army.
Lieutenant Neil says, "if God is calling you to officership, don't ignore him."
The Right Place
Joan Daines never imagined herself in a Salvation Army uniform. But as it turns out, it was the perfect fit.
by Ken RamsteadJoan Daines journey to The Salvation Army started with income taxes. But from there, she went on a joyful journey through volunteering, then attending, until she made it official “It just feels like the right place for me. I love The Salvation Army. They’re my family.”
Army Representatives Attend Manitoba Public Safety Summit
Interactive discussions address the root causes of crime and its prevention.
by Abbigail Oliver
The recently elected government of Manitoba, led by Premier Wab Kinew, called a Public Safety Summit in April to address safety issues and the root causes of crime in the province. Among the attendees were representatives from The Salvation Army’s Prairies and Northern Territories Division, Mark Stewart, executive director at the Centre of
The Gift of Holiness
Sanctification is being open to the work of God in our lives.
by Lieutenant Jenny RideoutWhat does holiness mean to you? Lieutenant Jenny Rideout reflects on a holiness seminar at the College for Officer Training led by General Linda Bond (Rtd).
Recipe for Success
Once helped by The Salvation Army, a former street kid now relishes helping others.
by Ken RamsteadDebbie Rigetti was helped by The Salvation Army when she was young--and never forgot. Now, she is giving back by donating the proceeds from her popular relish to the Army. “Once a street kid myself, I can now help others,” says Debbie, “and maybe those people will be able to help others down the road. It’s a full-circle moment."
Defenders of Justice: Lieutenant Tharwat Eskander
New officer shares his passion for social justice.
You don't have to have a cape and be a superhero to defend justice.
Living History: The Story of a Bonnet
Originally devised by co-Founder Catherine Booth, the bonnet was first worn in 1880.
The Heritage Centre’s collection features approximately 150 bonnets in different styles.
After a local community kitchen was a victim of theft, The Salvation Army in Grand Falls-Windsor, N.L., stepped up to offer their support.