“I hit rock bottom and ended up on the street in Port Coquitlam, B.C., where I met my girlfriend,” Jon Armstrong says. “We spent five years in Abbotsford on the streets, living in a tent, because back then I was unfit for shelters.” But then he met The Salvation Army.  Now, as an employee at The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope in Abbotsford, Jon uses his story and experiences to better assist those who come to the centre for help overcoming their issues. “If I can show even one person that it’s possible, that’s all I need.”

For people who are experiencing homelessness, the first few months after transitioning into housing can be challenging. The transition can come with financial stresses, food insecurity, trouble navigating systems and resources, and adapting to independent living. Welcome Home, a program launched by The Salvation Army’s community and family

Are you wishing or hoping to go to heaven? As Diane Stark and her son realized, we don’t need to hope or wish that we’ll end up in heaven. We can know for sure that we’re going to heaven because God always keeps His promises.

Paul Carew, leadership development secretary, shares his thoughts on how the Army’s leadership is evolving, the importance of staying mission-focused, and what gives him hope for the Army’s future.

In August, The Salvation Army in Fernie, B.C., celebrated 125 years of active service in the community. A moving prayer breakfast at a local hotel kicked off the anniversary weekend, followed by a family fun afternoon in the parking lot of the thrift store with a dunk tank, bouncy castle, games, a free barbecue and live music by an ensemble of

When Phil Callaway's granddaughter was caught stealing candy from a story, he needed all of his grampa skills to make it right.

In early October, 64 delegates from across the Canada and Bermuda Territory gathered in Toronto to participate in the annual Explore Your Call weekend. This year marks the first time the event was hosted at the College for Officer Training (CFOT) at territorial headquarters, which provided a unique, intentional opportunity for those exploring

Women's ministries group in Bermuda encourages participant.

In Malawi where a significant portion of the population experiences economic hardship, nearly 70 percent of the population live on less than $2.15 a day, and most families depend on small-scale farming plots smaller than a hectare. Droughts, soil degradation, crop disease and lack of access to improved farming practices have long left many vulnerable to hunger and poverty.

In response, The Salvation Army, in partnership with Canadian Foodgrains Bank (CFGB), is implementing a three-year sustainable agriculture and food security (SAFS) project in Malawi’s Mangochi District.

Commissioners Lee and Debbie Graves, territorial leaders for Canada and Bermuda, wholeheartedly endorse General's call.