Jim Ten Hove has worn many uniforms in his lifetime, but two hold special meaning: the olive green of the Canadian Armed Forces and the navy blue of The Salvation Army. For this devoted veteran and Salvationist, both represent the same calling—service to others.
Yes, This Means Jesus
What an encounter in a Marrakech souk taught me about religious freedom.
BY CAPTAIN LAURA VAN SCHAICKPerhaps that is what religious freedom looks like at its best: not simply the freedom to hold and share our own beliefs, but the freedom to encounter one another with openness, humility and respect.
Who Let the Cat Out?
The Cat in the Hat has a knack for messing things up. Until he receives a chance to help two kids learn contentment.
By Jeanette LevellieIn the new animated movie The Cat in the Hat, will depressed and lonely siblings Gabby and Sebastian give up their desire for a safe world of memories? Or will they help solve the Cat in the Hat’s newest catastrophe by changing their cattitude and help save theuniverse?
From Newfoundland to Mozambique
Discovering God’s global Army on the first territorial short-term mission trip.
by Major Heather MatondoOn May 17, 2026, the first territorial short-term mission team, comprised of individuals representing every division, arrived in Maputo, Mozambique.
As her son's poster proved, Diane Stark was reminded that God can use our imperfect efforts—at spelling and at parenting—for His good.
Salvation Army Report Finds Food Insecurity at Four-Year High
Nearly one in three Canadians skipping meals amid growing food insecurity, widespread housing concerns and limited financial resilience.
Nearly one in three Canadians are skipping or reducing meals because they can't afford groceries, according to a new national report from The Salvation Army, as financial pressures continue to force households to make difficult choices about everyday necessities. The Salvation Army's 2026 Canadian Poverty and Socioeconomic Analysis reveals that
The Spiritually Curious Generation
Shaila Visser, national director of Alpha Canada, shares a new study about generation Alpha and faith.
Born between 2010 and 2024, generation Alpha is the first generation to grow up fully immersed in a digital world. Connectivity, social media and online communities have been part of their lives from an early age, shaping their development and the way they understand and engage with the world around them. And with this increasingly connected
Video: Salvation Army Serves on the Front Lines of World War II
New video shares first-hand accounts from the Red Shield Services.
During the Second World War, members of The Salvation Army's Red Shield Services travelled overseas to support troops on the front lines of battle, often facing great danger themselves as they sought to "care for the body, mind and soul" of the soldiers.' In this video, General Clarence Wiseman and Brigadier Kenneth Graham share their first-hand
For Carrie, The Salvation Army became a place that represented support during a period of transition. “If anyone just needs someone to talk to or maybe needs beds, food, clothing, anything, The Salvation Army is always there for you,” she concludes.
Mobilizing Hope
Disaster preparedness training equips leaders and responders in the Africa Zone.
by Major Elaine LockeThe Salvation Army is training leaders and responders to prepare for, mitigate and respond to emergencies effectively across the Africa Zone.



