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
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
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 an important piece of Salvation Army musical history. The Montreal Citadel march is considered a Salvation Army brass band classic. Bandmaster Norman Audoire of
Kim Looyenga never thought she would be a Salvation Army soldier. Just a few years ago, all she knew about the Army was that it put out red kettles at Christmas and had community service programs. Today, she is a proud Salvationist participating in soldiership classes at Bridgetown Community Church, N.S., and she looks forward to being enrolled
In Woodstock, Ont., a group of young sea cadets is developing vital leadership and disaster response skills through a unique partnership with The Salvation Army. Spearheaded by Trevor McLellan, emergency disaster services (EDS) specialist for the Ontario Division and sea cadet instructor, the program expands training opportunities for youth by

October 5 marks World Teachers’ Day, an international observance to recognize the vital role teachers play. Around the world, The Salvation Army operates more than 2,800 schools, serving communities across diverse cultural and geographic contexts. Every day, more than 20,000 teachers walk into the classroom of a Salvation Army school, eager to inspire, educate and support their students.