Since 1896, The Salvation Army’s Grace Haven in Hamilton, Ont., has been a home and support system for pregnant and parenting youth. To continue meeting their unique needs, Grace Haven applied for an innovation grant to introduce a new experiential learning program for young parents.
Recovery requires more than just short-term intervention. At The Salvation Army’s Greenfield House in Moncton, N.B., recovery means connection. After receiving an innovation grant for $25,000, Greenfield House introduces a new program for recovering offenders called "Breaking Free Connection Ministry."
In 2021, The Salvation Army allocated $2 million to innovation. From this funding sprouted the innovation grants—a call to action from the territory that invited ministry units to bring their creative ideas to the table.
When their 13-year-old son suggested the idea of an outdoor church, Aux-Lieutenants Neil and Jennifer Thompson, corps officers at Vernon Community Church, B.C., knew it was just what their community needed.
Online services have made church accessible for those with disabilities and shown us who is missing from the body of Christ.
National Accessibility Week celebrates the valuable contributions and leadership of Canadians with disabilities and highlights the work of individuals, organizations and communities, who are removing barriers.
After landing a job with The Salvation Army in New York City, Captain Kendacy Barnes knew God was calling her to officership.
On June 18, the Canada and Bermuda Territory will commission nine officers in the Messengers of Reconciliation Session and six auxiliary-captains.
Emergency shelters are an important part of responding to homelessness, but as the housing crisis in Canada has continued to worsen, they’ve become less effective at solving the problem.
The Salvation Army will always need good policies to guide us, and that requires us to put our mission at the forefront and listen to the people the policy will impact, our mission partners and those we serve each day.
