Ukrainian pastors, church leaders and their families enjoyed two weeks of peace at The Salvation Army’s campsite in Latvia, hosted by The Salvation Army’s Sweden and Latvia Territory. The Australian Salvation Army International Development (SAID) funded the retreat. “The retreat was designed for the families to have time together in a safe environment,” explains Major Elizabeth Garland, an Australian pastor serving as a development officer in the Eastern Europe Territoty.

Donna Hilderbrand has been a committed monthly donor to The Salvation Army’s Red Shield for more than 14 years, which allows for funds to go toward the area of greatest need, and she recently confirmed a gift in her will to benefit the church in Kamloops, B.C. Additionally, her father’s estate will also benefit the Kamloops ministry, an area he held dear in his heart

The Salvation Army food bank in Brandon, Man., has supported Oluwatosin Dare over the past year, ensuring her family has all the food they need.  "It is good to know that you can go to places like The Salvation Army and feel welcomed," she says.

Paddington in Peru, in theatres now, is a live-action animated adventure film based on the beloved children’s book character.

Phil Callaway and his wife, Ramony, have now celebrated 40 years of marriage. Here are 40 -- well, actually 20 -- reasons how they managed to do it.

Through The Salvation Army, a family fleeing violence in Mexico found life-changing assistance, both from a food security and a spiritual perspective, as well as ongoing compassion and encouragement.

When was the last time you shared a story about someone coming to Christ or beating an addiction with God’s help? Surely those stories are out there. They just aren’t as readily available as all the negative news

Brian Bird, co-creator and executive producer of the top-rated Hallmark Channel series When Calls the Heart, has written and/or produced nearly three dozen films, including The Heart of Man and The Case for Christ, and close to 400 episodes of television, working on shows such as When Hope Calls, Step-by-Step and Evening Shade. He’s currently developing five new feature films. He also worked on Touched by an Angel.

Founded 20 years ago by pastors and students to serve the needs of newcomers in the area, Winnipeg’s English Café offers informal and conversational English programs. The café is a welcoming destination for anyone who wants to improve their English, be they recent immigrants or anyone who has been in Canada longer and is looking to strengthen their skills. 

For more than 60 years, The Salvation Army’s international development department has been supporting emergency and development initiatives to help break the cycle of poverty.