As her son's poster proved, Diane Stark was reminded that God can use our imperfect efforts—at spelling and at parenting—for His good.
Salvation Army Report Finds Food Insecurity at Four-Year High
Nearly one in three Canadians skipping meals amid growing food insecurity, widespread housing concerns and limited financial resilience.
Nearly one in three Canadians are skipping or reducing meals because they can't afford groceries, according to a new national report from The Salvation Army, as financial pressures continue to force households to make difficult choices about everyday necessities. The Salvation Army's 2026 Canadian Poverty and Socioeconomic Analysis reveals that
The Spiritually Curious Generation
Shaila Visser, national director of Alpha Canada, shares a new study about generation Alpha and faith.
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
Video: Salvation Army Serves on the Front Lines of World War II
New video shares first-hand accounts from the Red Shield Services.
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
For Carrie, The Salvation Army became a place that represented support during a period of transition. “If anyone just needs someone to talk to or maybe needs beds, food, clothing, anything, The Salvation Army is always there for you,” she concludes.
Mobilizing Hope
Disaster preparedness training equips leaders and responders in the Africa Zone.
by Major Elaine LockeThe Salvation Army is training leaders and responders to prepare for, mitigate and respond to emergencies effectively across the Africa Zone.
Ready to Roll
New Salvation Army disaster response truck gives Kenora region rapid emergency support.
By Pam FedackThe Salvation Army has unveiled a new emergency disaster services (EDS) truck in Kenora, providing northwestern Ontario with a mobile emergency response unit capable of delivering meals, supplies and support during disasters.
"A Beautiful Balance"
Elizabeth Borgela’s decision to become an officer was a thoughtful one, not made in haste.
by Ken Ramstead“It was the combination of understanding God, understanding who he was for me, understanding the Bible and understanding what faith was for me that made me realize The Salvation Army was the place for me.”
The Belly of the Beast
In Whalefall, a teen has only one hour to find a reason to live and become the son he never was.
By Ken RamsteadSwallowed by a sperm whale, a troubled young teen has only an hour to figure out a way to escape, while at the same time reconciling himself with the ghosts of the past.
Living History: The Montreal Citadel March
A rare handwritten musical score is one of the prized possessions of the Heritage Centre.
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
