As The Salvation Army’s Atlantic divisional candidates secretary, Major Louise Pond is well aware that officer recruitment is a priority for the territory. And one of the priorities for the recruitment strategy is to identify potential candidates for officership. But how to get potential candidates enthused and motivated? Ashley helping out at

In a season when calendars are full and noise is constant, Community Church of Lethbridge, Alta., hosted an Advent art show, providing a quiet space to walk slowly, view the art, read the reflections and consider again what it means for Christ to come into our world. 

For the past three years, Northridge Community Church in Aurora, Ont., has hosted exciting gala events to raise funds and awareness for their mental-health programs. Though previous galas have been a resounding success and have garnered positive engagement from the community, there was a desire to do something a bit different in 2025—a

Alyssa's volunteering journey started through a chance encounter at a Salvation Army Christmas kettle. “It’s been a huge confidence builder, and she’s able to just be herself,” her stepfather, Allen, says. “I couldn’t have hoped for better.”

Brenda shares her experience of becoming homeless at the age of 72 and how she was inspired to join her voice with other "voices of homeless women"who were being helped bt The Salvation Army.

For Richard, a young boy in Zambia, The Salvation Army’s Gifts of Hope program has been life-changing. His story highlights the heart of Gifts of Hope—that even the smallest gifts can spark a ripple effect of change. Richard’s family received two goats, and what may have seemed like an ordinary gift soon became extraordinary. Every day, the

While learning about the reality of gender-based violence is a good place to start, ultimately, we need to work toward ending it. The Canadian government has identified that combatting gender-based violence involves a multi-faceted approach that includes prevention, intervention and support for survivors. The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda is involved in each of these approaches.

DEAR UNITY: OVERDUE LOVE LETTERS TO HEAL A DIVIDED CHURCH EDITED BY PHILIP RYALL Born out of the simple act of breaking bread, Dear Unity: Overdue Love Letters to Heal a Divided Church is a powerful new book that focuses on the importance of Christian unity. The idea first sparked when Australian author Philip Ryall and his wife, Jennie, invited

The Salvation Army restored Louis Kyron's sense of faith and purpose. Most important of all, they allowed him to let God back into my heart. The Army saved his life

A corps is a local expression of The Salvation Army in the body of Christ. It can have officers, staff, volunteers, clients and donors, but it must have soldiers who take ownership—and responsibility—for the doctrine and the mission.