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In 2021, this territory adopted its first strategic plan, setting before us a clear vision for 2030: “We are an innovative partner, mobilized to share hope wherever there is hardship, building communities that are just and know the love of Jesus.” Over the past five years, that vision has guided us well. It has helped us make necessary decisions, address important realities and prepare ourselves for the future God is shaping.

 Today, Kyle Chiasson is a successful business owner giving back to the organization that once walked alongside him: The Salvation Army.

For Rodica Railean, the 2025 women’s retreat at Pine Lake Camp, Alta., was life changing. Though she was invited each yearby a friend from Calgary’s Glenmore Temple, Railean always found a reason to decline, until last year, when she felt drawn to accept the invitation. That retreat marked the start of her new journey with Christ, as she now

In Costa Rica, the Children’s Centre provides a safe, loving, and enriching environment where children learn, grow, and experience the joy of being part of a caring community. Parents describe the center as a place of security and support, knowing their children are cared for with respect and compassion. For many, coming to the center is a

“I love the mission and the sacred work of The Salvation Army,” says Major Carson Decker, territorial candidates secretary, “sharing the love of Jesus, meeting human needs and being a transforming influence.

“It’s been a beautiful journey, filled with incredible moments, and I can’t imagine doing anything else. And if I had to do it all over again, I would still say yes.”

Faith & Friends interviewed hockey icon Ron MacLean in Toronto after he was the keynotespeaker at the Hope in the City breakfast, the traditional kickoff of TheSalvation Army’s kettle season.

In 2021, we launched a new chapter, mobilizing under a new vision with a 10-year horizon and a strategy to guide us toward that future. Today, halfway through the journey, it’s time to pause, reflect and refresh around what matters most—and move forward together.

When an accident changed the course of  Walter “Wally” Gamblin’s life, The Salvation Army Grace Village in Edmonton has been his home for the past 18 months. “I really like Grace Village,” he says. “It’s a brand-new building with lots of facilities. I’ve felt happy here.”

Advancing the mission of the international Salvation Army through partnerships in Canada and Bermuda.

Hear a powerful story of someone who overcame depression and cyberbullying through faith, friendship, and the supportive environment of the program.

My passionate prayers to God for my son’s physical healing ended abruptly the night he died. But my prayers of surrender are ongoing. My need of grace for this never ends. However, it was “bending my knee” that led me into the next step of kingdom grieving—that of healing.