Integrated Mission

A powerful movement of hope has taken root in the Comox Valley. The seedlings of this mission grew out of a passionate desire to see guests break through the poverty cycle. The Salvation Army leadership witnessed again and again individuals trapped in poverty and hardship - overwhelmed, undervalued, and unsupported. They also recognized that
It was a foggy and rainy evening when I departed from the rocky Atlantic coast of Newfoundland and Labrador to take a 37-hour journey to Bali, Indonesia, for The Salvation Army’s International Theological Symposium. Much like the other delegates, we travelled from faraway places, in great expectation of the days that would follow. We were

2025 Northern Capacity Fund

Application Information The 2025 Northern Capacity Fund is made possible through Food Banks Canada to support sustainable capacity investments in Northern communities. This fund supports food banks and other food security organizations in implementing the infrastructure needed to improve and expand their existing food banking services into

2025 Standards of Excellence Grant

Application Information  In January 2024, Food Banks Canada officially launched the National Standards of Excellence. Food Banks Canada Standards of Excellence is the framework that will set the foundation for the network to thrive. The standards cover six key areas regarded as fundamental to enable the food banking network’s proficiency to

A Journey of Self-Discovery and Hope

When Diana* first connected with The Salvation Army, she was looking for guidance. Living in supportive housing through Sanctuary London, she felt ready to do more with her time — to contribute, connect, and move forward. Though she held a diploma in Office Administration and had a strong circle of support through her family, friends, and faith

Finding Stability, Faith, and Community

When Patrick* connected with the Pathway of Hope team at the Halifax Centre of Hope, he was ready to take a new step forward. After navigating a difficult chapter in his life, including a marriage breakdown and a return to substance use, he was determined to rebuild with purpose and stability. His goals were clear: restore his health, find a

Large Scale Projects (LFIF)

A new round of funding for the Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) from the federal government has opened this week.  As announced in the Federal 2024 Budget, the government has committed an additional $19.2 million over two years to support large-scale projects. The fund is designed to support projects that will “help improve community