Author: SalvationArmy.ca
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Former Salvation Army Client Helps Others Break the Cycle of Addiction
While facing incarceration in 2018, Spencer Kell decided to change his life and break free of a cycle of jail and addiction. He reflected on the ways his behaviour and…
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Indigenous Ministries Highlights
While Salvation Army leadership gathered at Parliament Hill in May 2023, Indigenous voices were amplified at an Indigenous listening event. In partnership with Salvation Army Government Relations, the Territorial Indigenous…
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Langley’s Salvation Army Shelter Allows Pets to Keep Families Together
One of the main focuses of The Salvation Army’s Gateway of Hope shelter in Langley, B.C., is to ensure that residents have accessibility and comfort. To promote a welcoming and…
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Halifax Street Ministry Provides Meals for Those “Living Rough”
According to a municipal registry, there are currently more than 1,000 individuals without a home in Halifax, N.S. This figure includes people who live in shelters or are couch surfing.…
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Therapy Cats Bring Joy and Support to Residents at Edmonton’s Centre of Hope
Participants of four programs from The Salvation Army’s Centre of Hope, now share their living space with some friendly four-legged friends. Dr. Bob, Wilson, Freddie, and Leroy are the names…
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From Despair to Hope Thanks to The Salvation Army’s Mental Health Support
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Robyn Darker had to make a difficult yet necessary decision to keep her and her family safe. She left home with her three children, escaping a…
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The Salvation Army in Saskatoon Provides an Emergency Overnight Warm Space
This winter, The Salvation Army in Saskatoon is providing an emergency overnight warming centre so people experiencing homelessness can avoid the frigid temperatures. The Army’s warming centre is open from…
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Mobile Warming Stations are Transforming Extreme Weather Aid
As Canada deals with a blast of frigid temperatures, Salvation Army warming centres work hard to ensure high priority populations can remain safe and warm. The Salvation Army in Calgary…
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Celebrating Achievements, Building the Future
A message from the managing director of The Salvation Army’s National Recycling Operations Our Thrift Store operations have had a profound impact within our shared communities across Canada last fiscal…
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Beloved Support Worker Spends Final Days with Salvation Army Friends by His Side
Rodney Beamish is described by those who knew him as a selfless, gentle person with a deep love for God and people. He put his passion for helping others while…
