As we celebrate International Volunteer Day, meet three volunteers who play an essential role in the mission of The Salvation Army.

(Above) The Salvation Army hosted a celebratory luncheon in September to recognize retiring board members. From left, Thomas Skidmore, Kelly Heed and George Hungerford In 1980, lawyer George Hungerford was approached to join The Salvation Army’s Greater Vancouver Advisory Board, a dedicated group of community leaders positioned to assist

After a life of music ministry in The Salvation Army and seven years in the Canadian Staff Songsters (CSS), Salvationist Cathie Koehnen has taken over leadership of the CSS following the retirement of Major Len Ballantine. Abbigail Oliver, Salvationist staff writer, spoke with Koehnen about her experience teaching music, the importance of

“I think that reading about my story will spark hope. My generation isn’t done!” 

Thanks to your generous support, hundreds of people around the world received the transforming gift of hope this year.

Each year, an estimated 235,000 people in Canada experience homelessness. Belkin House in Vancouver is tackling the most common barriers to getting and keeping housing with an extensive housing pathway program.

Small Blessings childcare centre blends high-quality care and faith formation.

Linea Durdle is a student at Booth University College in Winnipeg. Last May, she was a guest speaker at FUSE 2023, a youth retreat in the Maritime Division.

By shopping OTHERS—Trade for Hope, you are giving the gift of dignity, independence and hope to artisans in Bangladesh, Kenya and Moldova, and your family and friends will love receiving a beautiful product handcrafted with love.

Across Ontario, three seniors’ bands offer retirees a place for music, enrichment and quality fellowship.