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School-aged Children Impacted by Poverty Creates a Sense of Urgency as Salvation Army Launches 131st Annual Christmas Kettle Campaign

The Salvation Army’s largest public fundraiser of the year supports 2.1 million vulnerable people in 400 communities across Canada. TORONTO, Nov. 12, 2021 – The ongoing pressures of the pandemic and the impact of inflation are having a significant effect on the lives of Canadian families and their children. Over the last year, 65 percent […]

Pathway of Hope Program Helps to Break the Cycle of Poverty

One in 11 Canadians live in poverty, and The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope Program provides intensive case management to individuals and families who desire to have increased stability and hope. “To break the cycle of poverty, The Salvation Army partners with individuals and families to develop a customized plan and take action to address […]

A Unique March Break Camp for Children in Poverty

Regent Park, located in downtown Toronto, is recognized as having the highest concentration of child poverty in Toronto’s north-west. To give the children a boost and help them escape the pressures of home, The Salvation Army’s March break camp provides them with a weekend away and activity-filled days in a fun, safe and inclusive environment. […]

Overcoming Poverty and PTSD

John’s unstable and traumatic childhood left him struggling with PTSD. As a result, he has suffered in the key areas of his life that include socialization and employment. Through a variety of supports, The Salvation Army in Regina is helping him overcome some of the challenges related to PTSD and has restored his faith in […]

New Mom Leaves Poverty Behind

For most of her life, Holly slept on the streets or stayed with friends. She’s skipped meals to pay the bills and panhandled to have food to eat. Now she’s a new parent, wanting to improve her financial situation. With help from The Salvation Army she is accessing the resources needed to leave poverty behind. […]

Providing Christmas for Those Affected by Poverty

Poverty is often hidden in Canada, but for Tammy Etto, it’s been in plain sight for years, year-round, and she’s not alone. The 38-year-old single mother of four has lived below the poverty line on less than $20,000 a year. Her reality: Hunger pains and bare cupboards. Food banks, bills and stress. “I’ve struggled to […]

Myth vs Fact: Poverty in Canada

The facts on poverty can easily be confused with the myths. Learn the difference between them below. Desktop users: Hover over boxes to display additional information. Mobile users: Tap boxes to display additional information. Poverty MYTH #1: Poverty is the fault of the person. Poverty FACT #1: People experience poverty for many reasons such as […]

Shelter Expansion Will Help People Break the Cycle of Poverty

Construction is well underway at The Salvation Army’s emergency shelter in Courtney, B.C., which will provide necessary resources to help vulnerable people escape poverty. “We are seeing families and individuals over and over again―many from generational poverty,” says Brent Hobden, Community Ministries Director. “Renovations to the shelter will provide space to accommodate job and life […]

Salvation Army Hosts ‘Open House’ to Raise Awareness of Poverty in Canada

You can’t always tell who’s living in poverty or who needs help making ends meet. And more often than not, poverty is closer to you than you think. To promote awareness of this issue, The Salvation Army hosted an ‘Open House’ exhibit in May of 2016. But this was not your typical open house. Instead, […]

Entrepreneur Program Moves Young Parents Out of Poverty

Rose always wanted to be an entrepreneur and she had a business idea. But, as a single parent of two young children, finances were limited. Then she found a Salvation Army entrepreneur initiative for struggling young parents. “We believe that there is a link between the entrepreneurship and training of young parents and their ability […]