The Salvation Army is grateful to the Government of Canada for the $11.25 million it provided to The Salvation Army for food security during the COVID-19 pandemic. The graphic above illustrates how it has been distributed to date. We also acknowledge and appreciate our many Salvation Army staff and volunteers who have worked hard to ensure Canadians who needed it the most received safe, nutritious and culturally diverse food.
The Book Lady
Alison sees volunteering with The Salvation Army as retirement with a purpose.
By Juan Romero Faith & FriendsFor nearly three years, Alison has been a familiar face at the thrift store, volunteering three times a week. Her main role consists of taking care of the book donations. For this reason, she is affectionately known as the “Book Lady” by fellow staff members and customers.
Making a Difference in Chilliwack
Salvation Army volunteers, including Joe, Joan, Don and Brenda, have given decades of service to the community.
By Jessica Peters Faith & FriendsBehind all the good The Salvation Army does are volunteers such as Joe, Joan, Don and Brenda, and behind every volunteer is a story of service.
Food for Thought
Why is nutrition important in recovery?
by Karen Giesbrecht Opinion & Critical Thought
“Is there a diet for people like us?” asked a client in a nutrition class at Harbour Light, a Salvation Army addictions treatment program in Vancouver, where I was a dietitian for more than a decade. This facility is in the roughest and least-understood neighbourhood in the city. The session was with clients in the first and hardest weeks of the
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