As The Salvation Army’s Atlantic divisional candidates secretary, Major Louise Pond is well aware that officer recruitment is a priority for the territory. And one of the priorities for the recruitment strategy is to identify potential candidates for officership. But how to get potential candidates enthused and motivated? Ashley helping out at

For Richard, a young boy in Zambia, The Salvation Army’s Gifts of Hope program has been life-changing. His story highlights the heart of Gifts of Hope—that even the smallest gifts can spark a ripple effect of change. Richard’s family received two goats, and what may have seemed like an ordinary gift soon became extraordinary. Every day, the

A corps is a local expression of The Salvation Army in the body of Christ. It can have officers, staff, volunteers, clients and donors, but it must have soldiers who take ownership—and responsibility—for the doctrine and the mission.

"I always care about people," says Justin Hewitt, 11. “There shouldn’t be homeless people at all. Everyone should always have a place to live.” This is why he donates all the money he has to The Salvatin Army Christmas kettle.

Ten-year-old Zander Wright decided to help others who needed help in the wake of the devastating forest fires that came close to Conception bay, N.L., by utilizing a unique skill—playing the accordion.

Alyssa's volunteering journey started through a chance encounter at a Salvation Army Christmas kettle. “It’s been a huge confidence builder, and she’s able to just be herself,” her stepfather, Allen, says. “I couldn’t have hoped for better.”

The special on-camera segment hosted by Ron MacLean will shine a national spotlight on the mission of The Salvation Army and invite Canadians to give hope this Christmas season.

For the past three years, Northridge Community Church in Aurora, Ont., has hosted exciting gala events to raise funds and awareness for their mental-health programs. Though previous galas have been a resounding success and have garnered positive engagement from the community, there was a desire to do something a bit different in 2025—a

With need rising in communities nationwide, The Salvation Army calls on Canadians to give generously this holiday season.

While learning about the reality of gender-based violence is a good place to start, ultimately, we need to work toward ending it. The Canadian government has identified that combatting gender-based violence involves a multi-faceted approach that includes prevention, intervention and support for survivors. The Salvation Army in Canada and Bermuda is involved in each of these approaches.

DEAR UNITY: OVERDUE LOVE LETTERS TO HEAL A DIVIDED CHURCH EDITED BY PHILIP RYALL Born out of the simple act of breaking bread, Dear Unity: Overdue Love Letters to Heal a Divided Church is a powerful new book that focuses on the importance of Christian unity. The idea first sparked when Australian author Philip Ryall and his wife, Jennie, invited

“We believe in one holy catholic and apostolic Church.”—Nicene Creed

Major Mike Hoeft, an area commander in the Prairies and Northern Territories Division, and Lieutenant Jeremy Thompson, a corps officer in downtown Toronto, share their thoughts on the Army's ministries in different contexts across Canada and Bermuda.

Two participants in the program share their experience—Simon Gough from the Canada and Bermuda Territory, in the mentor role, and Dominique Bradley from the United Kingdom, in the emerging songwriter role.

Paul Carew, leadership development secretary, shares his thoughts on how the Army’s leadership is evolving, the importance of staying mission-focused, and what gives him hope for the Army’s future.