Commissioners William and Marilyn Francis share their recollections of 9/11.
Salvationist Podcast: Untold Stories of 9/11 and The Salvation Army's Response
Former mayor of Gander, N.L., a passenger who landed in Gander, and Salvationists who served at Ground Zero remember the Army's response.
The former mayor of Gander, N.L., a passenger who landed in Gander, and Salvationists who responded at Ground Zero remember The Salvation Army's response to 9/11.
The Day the World Came to Gander
Former Mayor Claude Elliott shares his memories of 9/11 and the pivotal role The Salvation Army played in the town’s response.
On September 11, 2001, two airplanes hit the World Trade Center in New York City, while a third plane crashed into the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., killing almost 3,000 people and injuring thousands more. With U.S. airspace closed following the terrorist attack, 38 airplanes landed in Gander, N.L., where Salvationist Claude Elliott was mayor.
Salvation Army Hosts 2026 Celebration of Culture in Alberta
Annual event encourages learning and healing.
by Chesley Ryder(Above, from left) Claire Dunmore, territorial community mission secretary; Captain Crystal Porter (Mi’kmaq and Euro-Canadian); Collier and Lorna Azak (Nisga’a); Colonel Margaret McLeod; Lt-Colonel Leslie Wiseman; Tracy Desjarlais (Piapot First Nation of Saskatchewan); FSIN Second Vice Chief, Edward (Dutch) Lerat, member of Cowessess First
Compassion Under Fire
Twenty-five years ago, Canadian officers, Army employees and volunteers faithfully served at New York City’s Ground Zero in the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Living History is an ongoing series showcasing just a small assortment of the more than 350,000 items housed at The Salvation Army Heritage Centre in Toronto. This month, we spotlight some of the 9/11 mementos that have been donated to the centre. In the wake of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center’s Twin Towers on September 11, 2001,
This eighth Beatitude seems backward compared to the other seven. With those, Jesus promised a reward for upright attitudes and behaviour. In contrast, this final promise of God’s favour is for individuals who experience hostility due to their faith: If you suffer bullying because of your godly values and choices, you qualify for this blessing.
The Point of it All
Six ways William Booth modelled how to keep Jesus at the centre.
by Commissioner Lee GravesLet us not hold an administrative-centric agenda but be guided by a strong spiritual agenda.
Salvation Army Participates in 9/11 Heritage Minute
New episode highlights how Gander, N.L., responded to the attacks on September 11, 2001.
by Abbigail OliverThe Salvation Army appears in a new episode of Historica Canada’s iconic Heritage Minute series, highlighting the generous response of Gander, N.L., in the aftermath of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. In the wake of the tragedy, American airspace was promptly closed, leaving thousands of airline passengers stranded in Gander. The
You Matter
Creating a space for learning, reflection and action on International Overdose Awareness Day.
by Jenea GomezInternational Overdose Awareness Day, marked on August 31, is a time to acknowledge the impact of overdose, to remember those who have been lost and to take action to save the lives of those at risk.
Living History: Stamp of Approval
More than a century ago, The Salvation Army produced its own albums to raise money for the good work done overseas.
Living History is an ongoing series showcasing just a small assortment of the more than 350,000 items housed at The Salvation Army Heritage Centre in Toronto. This month, we spotlight the Young People’s Cartridge Stamp Album. In 1917, The Salvation Army produced the Young People’s Cartridge Stamp Album, used to encourage young people to engage
