Integrated Mission

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

2024 Standards of Excellence Grant

Food Banks Canada has launched the 2024 Standards of Excellence Grant - Round 3 to support food banks in meeting the National Standards of Excellence by March 2025. This grant is open to food banks and provincial associations affiliated with Food Banks Canada. Eligible expenses include technology, equipment, and consulting services. Applications

School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF)

The School Food Infrastructure Fund (SFIF) is now accepting applications from not-for-profit organizations to improve school food programming infrastructure across Canada. With funding up to $8 million per project, the SFIF aims to support the purchase of equipment and infrastructure that will strengthen community-based food systems, ensuring

Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF)

The Local Food Infrastructure Fund (LFIF) is offering grants of $25,000 to $100,000 to support community projects enhancing food security. Eligible initiatives include food production infrastructure like community gardens, greenhouses, and food storage solutions. Applications are open from October 1 to October 31, 2024. This funding focuses on

Finding Hope: Lorren’s Inspiring Story

My name is Lorren, and I am a 28-year-old single mother to three amazing little boys. My journey has been filled with challenges and triumphs, each shaping the person I am today. As a teenager, I struggled significantly, eventually dropping out of high school and running away from home. These years were marked by a battle with addiction that