The Salvation Army Saskatoon Centre of Hope

09/18/2026

Ron's Story:

I first came to the Salvation Army in Saskatoon in 2018. I had left British Columbia, where I had just received divorce papers and became homeless. I had struggled with my mental health before the divorce, but the loss of my family and the loss of faith pushed me deeper into emotional pain.

I began using alcohol and prescription drugs to cope with my pain. The anger that the substances couldn’t numb, I took out on those around me. Before long, I was banned from every homeless shelter in my community in BC. I felt angry, lost, and alone.

When I came to Saskatoon, I had a lot of time to reflect on my choices and behaviours. I also experienced a heart attack. I could no longer ignore that my anger and behaviours were impacting my mental and physical health.

Coming to the Salvation Army Crossroads shelter in Saskatoon is when my story began to change. The Salvation Army helped me gain faith and safety after being homeless. Staff there offered me support and encouragement that gave me the strength to process my experience and change my life. I no longer felt alone. Despite my anger, Salvation Army staff continued to support me.

I moved into The Salvation Army’s transitional housing program, Pathways, in 2022. This was the first place I could call “home” since becoming homeless in BC four years prior. The staff there offered me patience and understanding. They helped me realize that there are people who care about me. This was an uncomfortable feeling at first because I had not had that in the past. Staff were like a shield protecting me until I was ready to start talking about my experiences and emotions. The safety their support provided gave me the space to process the mistreatment and abuse I have experienced.

Now, in 2026, I have my own apartment where I have lived for over a year. I have learned to accept love and respect. I have been drug free for 10 years and alcohol free for 5 years. I no longer think about drugs or alcohol, even on hard days.

I have learned to manage my anger and express emotions in a healthy way. The Salvation Army showed me that I can communicate when something is bothering me without fear that they will reject me. The support from The Salvation Army reignited my faith and brought me hope.

09/14/2026

This morning I came into my office after being off for a few weeks. My office is on the second floor of the Saskatoon Centre of Hope on Ave C and for most of the day I hear a lot of somewhat unpleasant noises outside my windows: sirens, traffic, people shouting, arguing and even fighting at times. Today, though, when I came in, it was quiet and I sat and listened to Gabriel's Oboe by Ennio Morricone, just to set the tone for the day. When the music started a new sound rose up from outside, the sound of birds singing, seemingly joining in with Morricone's beautiful melody and reminding me of the beauty that is all around us when we take the time to look for it.

Take the time to look for it.

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08/11/2026

Project Hope

This summer, The Salvation Army in Saskatoon is engaging with multiple community partners to establish a mobile housing case management support program called Project Hope. The goal of the project is to reach individuals and families living in structures and tents around Saskatoon to provide housing support, including immediate access to shelters, ID support, connecting to health services, and starting a path toward stable housing.

Twice per week, we send out a team of mobile caseworkers into our community whose goal is to connect with people living rough and help them find alternative housing plans.

We believe that all people are inherently born with dignity and therefore deserve the hope of stable housing.

Project Hope is about coming alongside people to help them envision and realize a future for themselves that is off the streets and accessing safe and appropriate housing.

06/01/2026

June is National Indigenous History Month—a time to honour the history, heritage and strength of Indigenous peoples in Canada and acknowledge the contributions they have
made and continue to make in shaping our country.

Throughout the month and beyond, The Salvation Army in Canada continues its commitment to reconciliation by fostering understanding, building respectful relationships and learning from Indigenous voices.

05/27/2026

The 2026 Family Food Drive ends soon, but there’s still time to DOUBLE your impact.

Right now, your gift will be MATCHED, helping provide 2X the food and care for families facing hunger across Canada.

Give today and don’t miss your chance to double your impact: https://go.salarmy.ca/4mhJrON

05/19/2026

One in four people across Canada are experiencing food insecurity, with parents skipping meals so their children can eat and seniors forced to choose between groceries and medication.

Right now, your gift to the 2026 Family Food Drive will be MATCHED, helping provide 2X the food and support for families facing hunger.

Give today and make double the difference: https://go.salarmy.ca/4mhJrON

05/01/2026

As food costs continue to rise, families across Canada are struggling to put meals on the table.

Through the 2026 Family Food Drive, your gift will be MATCHED, doubling your impact and helping provide 2X the food for those in need.

Donate today https://go.salarmy.ca/4mhJrON

05/01/2026

Join us next week for our Emergency Preparedness Week events: In-person or online Events Calendar salvationist.ca/emergency-disaster-services/e-p-week/.

04/15/2026

Today, 33% of people in Canada are impacted by the rising cost of food and necessities. More families are turning to The Salvation Army for help just to get by. Your support provides food, clothing, shelter and essential services to neighbours facing difficult times.

Give now to make a difference: https://go.salarmy.ca/47HvWBN