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A local emergency shelter is creating more space to cope with the number of asylum seekers coming to our city.

As Winnipeg deals with another cold snap, organizations that help the vulnerable are working to ensure those at risk are kept safe. Clay Young went on a ride with the Salvation Army’s emergency response vehicle today as it searched out those in need.

“We want to stop and get out, and see if anyone needs help. We provide rides back to the shelter, we provide rides to the hospital.” Clay Young went on a ride along with The Salvation Army’s homeless outreach van in Winnipeg’s core.

The Penticton Vees are a perennial junior hockey powerhouse in the BCHL. This season, they’ve battled their way to the franchise’s 12th-straight Interior Division title. But this Friday, the Vees will fight a different kind of battle as they team up with Valley First and the Penticton Salvation Army Food Bank in order to help...

Cliff Wiebe from the Salvation Army joins Global News Morning Calgary with details on the organization’s new Forest Lawn Community Resource Centre.

Global’s Eilish Bonang tagged along with the volunteers from the Salvation Army in Halifax who are providing comfort to those experiencing homelessness in HRM.

Lt. Derek Kerr with the Salvation Army spoke about the results of the Christmas Kettle campaign, saying they were close to their goal. He said the money raised goes towards programs throughout the year, including their breakfast programs, weekend and nutrition programs and summer camps. He said the need for their programs is steadily rising...

Edmonton’s Salvation Army Centre of Hope has taken in four cats in recent months, as permanent residents in their facilities. As Sarah Ryan explains, the four-legged friends are helping uplift the quality of life for residents.

(From Dec. 24, 2023) We’ve all seen the Salvation Army’s kettles out at stores and malls over the Christmas season, but it looks like this year the charity is falling short of reaching its $700,000 goal. Lt. Col. Fred Waters shares how Edmontonians can still donate.

The Salvation Army is still calling for donations as it is short 50 per cent of its Canada-wide fundraising goal and the charity fears cutbacks could be possible.

Executive director Lt. Derek Kerr said on Tuesday the Saskatoon branch of the Salvation Army is about halfway to its donation goal of $325,000 which supports community programs all year. With Christmas approaching, Kerr said he hopes a generous donor will help “make a miracle happen.”

An annual report by the Salvation Army finds a quarter of Canadians are extremely concerned about having enough money to cover their basic needs. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Dec. 18, 2023.

Saskatchewan Chiropractic Association president Jennifer Beggs said on Tuesday, “We live in a province where we have winter so warm dry socks are essential for everyone and can be accessed easily thanks to Salvation Army.”

It’s Food Bank Friday and as part of Global Okanagan’s Food Bank Fundraising Calendar Campaign, Sydney Morton highlights the Penticton Salvation Army.

It’s almost the weekend and that means it’s time for Food Bank Friday, Sydney Morton features a food bank in our valley that is working to help those who need a little extra help putting nutritious meals on their tables as part of our Food bank Fundraising Calendar Campaign.

Tough economic times are prompting more people than ever before to turn to the Salvation Army to help them get through the holiday season. This morning In Kelowna–hamper distribution got underway and as Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, it has been extended this year due to the unprecedented demand for help.

It is an inspirational story of the determination to help those in need. An Okanagan senior is proving that where there’s a will there’s a way to give back. Klaudia Van Emmerik reports.

Winipeggers braved a chilly Saturday morning – to get into the Christmas spirit during the annual Santa Shuffle Fun Run. Global’s Katherine Dornian has more – on what’s become a tradition for many runners.

Glenn Van Gulik updates us on the progress of the 133rd annual Christmas Kettle Campaign, discussing its progress and the $22 million goal. He also discusses the impact of contributions and how your support goes beyond food assistance during this ‘Giving Tuesday’.

The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope held its annual Christmas dinner Wednesday night.