Author: aaron
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New Water Tanks Restore Stability
When the deteriorating water tank at a Salvation Army boys home in Myanmar threatened to collapse, the children’s health and well-being were in jeopardy. The tank was their only reliable…
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You Help Provide Safety and a Future
As a single father, Luis worries every day about his three young children, all under the age of 12.* In El Salvador where he lives, he has reason for concern.…
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New Ambulance Means Survival
“When I was pregnant with my son Isaac, I worried a lot because medical help was very far away,” says Mercy, a young mother in rural Kenya West.* “If I…
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Your Support Sows Seeds of Hope
As a small-scale farmer in Malawi, Elizabeth struggled with ongoing drought and flooding, resulting in failed crops and food insecurity. It seemed like every year this mother of six children…
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Ending Child Marriage in Zambia
After successfully completing exams to advance to senior secondary school, Mervis’ future looked bright. However, like far too many young girls in Zambia, Mervis dropped out of school to get…
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Children in Paraguay Reach Their Full Potential
Luca,* a young student in Paraguay, was struggling in school, especially with math and basic reading comprehension. As a result, he suffered low self-esteem. Public schools are severely under-resourced, and…
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Clean Water Transforms Lives in Kenya West
Due in part to limited access to clean water, mothers and children in Kenya West face life-threatening health challenges. Access to clean water is more than a basic need—it’s essential…
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Emergency Disaster Services Teams Respond to Multiple Wildfires in British Columbia
The Salvation Army’s Emergency Disaster Services (EDS) team have been active throughout the summer, responding to several wildfires across British Columbia, providing food, resources and spiritual care to affected communities.…
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Open Arms Program Empowers Young Men
The Salvation Army’s Open Arms Centre in Halifax recently hosted its inaugural Boys Day, part of their S.T.R.O.N.G. initiative. The one-day event welcomed boys between the ages of seven and…
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Salvation Army Responds to Newfoundland and Labrador Wildfires
Emergency disaster services provides meals and emotional support. As wildfires continue to impact communities across Newfoundland and Labrador, The Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services (EDS) teams are providing critical support…
