Glenn’s early years were marked by running away from home and stealing to survive, which landed him in prison. After his release, he briefly managed to hold down a job, but addiction prevented him from making lasting changes, leading him down a path of crime, homelessness and addiction. But as an adult, Glenn found hope and support through The Salvation Army.

On Good Friday, as Jesus hung on the cross, he spoke his final words. These seven sayings, gathered from the four Gospels, have often been used for prayer and reflection during Holy Week. Traditionally, they are known as “words”—of salvation, forgiveness, relationship, abandonment, distress, triumph and reunion. What do these words mean for those who are vulnerable and suffering today? Seven officers and employees who work in Salvation Army social services ministries contemplate these sayings.

Commissioners Lee and Debbie Graves offer a message of hope and grace for this Easter season.

Easter represents the most profound moment in human history—the fulfilment of God’s redemptive plan through the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ.

Walking into Toronto’s Scarborough Citadel this time last year, visitors were treated to an immersive exhibit of Jesus’ journey to the cross. Both the foyer and the sanctuary were adorned with art pieces made by corps members in a display called “Easter Stations,” based on the traditional Stations of the Cross. The stations highlighted the

For many people across Canada, The Salvation Army is often the first point of contact for someone experiencing poor mental health. In Yellowknife, a Salvation Army program aims to improve the quality of life for clients with mental-health diagnoses. “We try our best to make their lives as normal as possible,” says Kanishka Kawatra, supervisor of the mental-health program. 

It was a full house at Guelph Citadel, Ont., on April 5 as the Canadian Staff Band (CSB) hosted its annual concert, Festival 56. The sanctuary filled with brass music, red festival tunics and an air of gratitude as the CSB celebrated 56 years, with a special tribute to Bandmaster John Lam as he prepares to retire after 30 years of faithful

An initiative, developed after COVID-19, called the “Market Room” at the Salvation Army food bank in Truro, N.S., allows clients to have a comfortable experience when they come to pick up their food items.

“The inspiration was to give dignity back,” says Shannon Joy Skafte, community and family services worker. 

Have you ever been in a store, overheard a child completely melting down and thought to yourself, Thank goodness, other kids do that, too. Or, even worse, At least my kids aren’t that bad. Hi, I’m Bhreagh, and I am guilty of comparing myself and my children to others. And it used to riddle me with anxiety. Theodore Roosevelt’s timeless quote,

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 the bicycle General Arnold Brown owned when he was a young man.