The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda

The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda is an international Christian church and charitable organization that has operated since 1882. It provides social services and assistance - including food, shelter, clothing, addiction treatment and disaster relief - to people facing poverty, homelessness and addiction across Canada and Bermuda. The organization reports over 3 million assistance visits per year and serves more than 400 communities.

Its service delivery spans several distinct operating areas: emergency shelters for people facing homelessness; food programs providing meals and food support; addiction treatment centres; thrift stores retailing clothing and practical goods; emergency disaster services responding to affected communities; and counselling and skills training intended to support people toward stability.

The organization employs thousands of staff alongside over 550 officers and more than 130,000 volunteers, making it heavily volunteer-driven in structure. Its stated commitments include meeting human needs without discrimination and a core set of values centred on hope, service, dignity and stewardship. Its approach is described as holistic, walking alongside people toward stability rather than providing immediate relief alone.