For thousands of years, humans have been foretelling the end, the meltdown, the apocalypse. They’ve been making predictions like there’s no tomorrow.
The Right Place
Joan Daines never imagined herself in a Salvation Army uniform. But as it turns out, it was the perfect fit.
by Ken RamsteadJoan Daines journey to The Salvation Army started with income taxes. But from there, she went on a joyful journey through volunteering, then attending, until she made it official “It just feels like the right place for me. I love The Salvation Army. They’re my family.”
Recipe for Success
Once helped by The Salvation Army, a former street kid now relishes helping others.
by Ken RamsteadDebbie Rigetti was helped by The Salvation Army when she was young--and never forgot. Now, she is giving back by donating the proceeds from her popular relish to the Army. “Once a street kid myself, I can now help others,” says Debbie, “and maybe those people will be able to help others down the road. It’s a full-circle moment."
After a local community kitchen was a victim of theft, The Salvation Army in Grand Falls-Windsor, N.L., stepped up to offer their support.
"A Beautiful Place"
Former Salvation Army client now provides support to others in their own recovery.
By Juan RomeroFor 43 years, Craig Smith struggled with drug addiction. But The Salvation Army reignited his life. Craig underwent rehabilitation and then joined The Salvation Army’s Keystone program at Edmonton’s Centre of Hope.He believes his 18-month stay at Keystone was the best thing he could have done.“It saved my life,” he says.
Summer Fun
Salvation Army holiday camp helps participants such as Francis develop social and outdoor skills.
by Juan RomeroSalvation Army holiday camps helps participants develop social and outdoor skills.
Jazz up a second-hand mug using temporary tattoos, then fill it with your favourite tea, chocolate, etc.
A Sweet Story
A fateful taxi ride set Tareq Hadhad on a path to Canada—and a delectable chocolate business.
by Ken Ramstead“Hope is the reason why I came here,” Tareq Hadhad says. “I was looking for a place where I feel that I belong. Canada made it so easy for all of us to feel like we can belong to a new place, our adopted home. “Syria is my home by birth, but Canada is my home by choice.”
A Good Hair Day
When it’s easy to get caught up with the everyday things of life, it’s important to stay focused on what really matters.
By Joyce Starr MaciasIt amazes Joyce Starr Macias that God, who created all things, wants to communicate with us here on earth and, later, to spend eternity with Him. But who has the time?
Don't you want to be part of something where the doors are wide open and accessible to all—where everyone, especially those on the margins, know they have a seat at the table?