The Salvation Army in Comox Valley, B.C., has unveiled plans for a new integrated facility aimed at addressing the growing needs of the community.

In recent years, loneliness has been described as an epidemic. While the isolation experienced during the pandemic has decreased, the lack of social connection continues. For some, loneliness is a lifelong struggle. What makes this such a debilitating struggle is that we are not meant to be solitary; we are built for community. The God of love

In March, The Salvation Army’s Hope Church and Community Services in Ajax, Ont., celebrated the grand opening of its new building after more than a decade of planning, fundraising and construction. Since the church opened in 2000, the congregation has been using rented space for worship, from school gymnasiums to local movie theatres,