On This Day

June 1, 1882 The Salvation Army officially began operations in Canada, initiated by Jack Addie and Joe Ludgate in London, Ont., and by Mr. and Mrs. William Freer in Toronto about one month later. The date was reported in 1914 by Lt.-Col. Jack Addie, Secretary for …

The Salvation Army Commemorates 125th Year of Giving Hope to Canadians in Need

2007 marks the 125th year that The Salvation Army has been giving hope through service to the marginalized throughout Canada. As the largest non-governmental direct provider of social services in Canada today, The Salvation Army serves over 1.5 million people each year …

Sally Ann's army ready

June, 4th - Chilliwack, BC - The Salvation Army serves many people for whom crisis is a normal part of daily life. So what happens if the community at large is facing a crisis, such as a flood? Read full article...

Source: Chilliwack Times

Should I donate? Choosing which charity to support

The Toronto Star has published recent articles about good, bad and ugly charities. These articles raise important questions about how charities are regulated in Canada, and may leave you wondering which charity to support. Perhaps even, should I donate at all? …

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Sally Ann gets strategic in homelessness battle

June 7th, 2007, Calgary, AB - Overloaded Sally Ann officials say a strategic plan is the best way to help Calgarians move off the street and into their own homes. Spokesman Major Gary Brown, who announced a 10-year plan yesterday, said the Salvation Army is one of the first ...

Centre offers new hope to the city's homeless

June 1, 2007, Nanaimo, BC - The few homeless people who arrived looked a bit confused.

Street people, accustomed to being met by social workers, peered quizzically around the empty hallway of the New Hope Centre, as dignitaries gathered in a side room to launch the new …

Canadian Environment Week June 3-9, 2007

Protecting Canada's natural environment reaps a world of benefits for Canadians, from strengthening the economy to enhancing health and quality of life. Canadian Environment Week is a time to celebrate our achievements and bring awareness to taking practical steps to …

Appointment to the National Council of Welfare

Ottawa, June 6, 2007 -- The Honourable Monte Solberg, Minister of Human Resources and Social Development, today announced the appointment of Dr. John Rook as President of the National Council of Welfare.

"Dr. Rook is a leader and a valued member of our community," said …

Salvation Army responds to earthquake disaster in south-west China

June 8th, 2007, China - Salvation Army disaster relief workers are bringing aid to those left homeless after an earthquake devastated parts of Yunnan province in south-west China.

An earthquake measuring 6.4 on the Richter scale killed and injured many people in …