Sometimes, as it was for Mary and as it was for me, it takes a crisis, an event of profound suffering, to realize the purpose of being human can be met by even the “least of these.”

As wildfires continue to impact communities across Newfoundland and Labrador, The Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services (EDS) teams are providing critical support to evacuees, first responders and ground search and rescue crews.

Exploring how cultural forces, such as individualism and secularism, have shaped both gen Z and the evangelical church itself.

Consider how you can help others understand the profound impact of their contributions. Whether it’s a small act of kindness or a generous financial donation, every gift can play a part in something much greater.

At just seven years old, River from Trowbridge, England, has proven that age is no barrier to making a difference. In April, the determined young hiker summited Mount Snowdon, Wales’ tallest peak, raising an incredible £500 ($925) for The Salvation Army’s homelessness services—smashing his original £50 ($92) target. 

Good energy, even dynamism, is often produced between two differing viewpoints. This is a rule of physics, academia, oratory, politics and more. Together the differing perspectives create vibrant tension. Here are 10 tensions matched together in The Salvation Army.  Far from being feared or avoided, they give us dynamism.

Rest can mean many things. Sometimes it’s sitting down or having a nap to recover from physical or emotional exertion. For Faye Michelson, it was painting a fence, taking time away from her responsibilities. And as she did that, space seemed to open up for her to have a chat with God

Though he grew up in a Salvationist family, attending Oshawa Temple, Ont., Matthew Zimmerman never liked going to church. “I hated it, honestly,” he admits. “I didn’t fit in.” But one summer, after reluctantly taking a maintenance job at Jackson’s Point Camp, Ont., he met a young camper who made all the difference. He felt God moving in his life

Hub & Grub is a free weekly community meal at The Salvation Army in Fenelon Falls, Ont.,  supporting as many as 40 people with nutritious food while creating a connection and feeling of belonging in a warm, welcoming space.

So, whether you are a shelter worker, a bandmaster, a bookkeeper or a pastor; if you work with youth in your corps or lead the Over-60 Club; if your office is in a headquarters or in a canteen on the street; if your clientele are hungry and poor, or wealthy and ready to donate; if your work involves sorting clothes in the thrift store, or finding homes for families in need— you are mission.