-
Saving Grace
Grace (not her real name), a dedicated grandmother, has found herself in a similar situation to many seniors. Relying on a fixed income while caring for her family, she admits that they have struggled to make ends meet in between pension cheques. The Salvation Army food bank in St. George’s, Bermuda, is supporting Grace and…
-
A Perfect Fit
When asked how The Salvation Army’s Harbour Light program in Bermuda changed David Williams’ life, the carpenter prefaces his remarks with, “I’m not good at telling stories; I’m not a storyteller,” and then proceeds to narrate in meticulous detail the story of his life. “I came to Harbour Light when I was 45. And I…
-
Salvation Army’s march for shelter and food security
The rising tide of need in Bermuda has been swamping charities involved in community outreach. One of the broadest charitable organisations is The Salvation Army, the movement whose volunteers agree they are not able to do all that they do without the donations from the Government, individuals, corporations and other organisations. The Salvation Army uses $500,000 contributed…
-
The Salvation Army in Bermuda Steps Up to Fight Food Insecurity
Like many countries worldwide, Bermuda continues to deal with food insecurity. Rising inflation has made daily life more expensive, leaving many individuals struggling to put food on the table and provide for their families. To help address the growing need, The Salvation Army’s North Street Citadel operates a daily feeding program that currently serves an…
-
Kite Making At Salvation Army Harbour Light, April 11 2025
Members of the Salvation Army’s Harbour Light programme have been putting their creativity to work by crafting an array of vibrant Bermuda kites. The handmade kites, bursting with colour and tradition, are available for purchase in the lead-up to Easter. The initiative not only celebrates a beloved Bermudian custom but also raises funds to support the programme.…
-
Local School Steps Up to Assist Salvation Army Meal Program in Bermuda
Students from Mount Saint Agnes Academy in Hamilton, Bermuda, recently put their compassion on display by donating to The Salvation Army’s North Street Citadel’s feeding program. Inspired by the Duke of Edinburg Award program, which encourages local youth to give back to their communities, students chose to help The Salvation Army, as food insecurity is…
-
Community Support Helps The Salvation Army Keep Bermudians Warm
When we think of Bermuda, we envision a sunny tropical destination with fantastic warm weather year-round. Although hot weather is common for most of the year, from December to March, the temperatures are cooler than usual. Although conditions may not reach sub-zero levels, there are days when they feel like single digits. This can pose…
-
Rotary Club in Bermuda Enhances their Support of The Salvation Army
Every Christmas, members of the Rotary Club of Sandys in Bermuda, volunteer to ring bells and collect funds in support of The Salvation Army’s kettle campaign. This year, club members deepened their involvement with the Army by donating $7,500 of their own funds and volunteering at a Salvation Army feeding program. “We wanted to be…
-
How The Salvation Army Brings People Together
In Bermuda, The Salvation Army provides a wide variety of assistance to people in need. This includes housing, food and spiritual support. The Army’s location in St. George’s offers a food bank to which eligible guests can come monthly for food items. However, this process was becoming somewhat transactional, which inspired Lieutenant Almeta Ward, corps…
-
Salvation Army territory leaders to visit Bermuda
Commissioners Lee and Debbie Graves, leaders of The Salvation Army Canada and Bermuda Territory, are visiting Bermuda for the first time from February 28 to March 5, 2025. Accompanied by Lieutenant-Colonels John and Brenda Murray, they will tour local Salvation Army facilities, including the emergency shelter, transitional housing, food banks, and meal programs. The visit…
