Author: lindal
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Thanksgiving Season Marks the Launch of New Community Meal in Calgary
Just before the Thanksgiving long weekend, The Salvation Army’s Glenmore Temple will start an initiative to bring neighbours together around the dinner table. Beginning Oct. 7, it will host a…
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Twenty-eight Years Transforming Lives at The Salvation Army
Chandra-Lee Bascome has been involved with The Salvation Army’s Harbour Light shelter and street outreach ministry in Bermuda in a range of capacities for the last 28 years. Throughout this…
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Musician Reflects on Salvation Army Support
Over the last couple of years, several events in Justin’s (not his real name) life changed his trajectory and left him facing financial insecurity. “I had to use my savings…
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Salvation Army Builds Strong Relationships with Indigenous Communities
Every passing year, the partnership between The Salvation Army and First Nations communities continues to strengthen through response efforts and community engagement across Canada. For Tracy Desjarlais, The Salvation Army’s…
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From Homelessness to Hope: Sylvain’s Story (WATCH)
After a workplace injury left him unable to work, Sylvain Gonthier’s life quickly unraveled. Struggling with addiction during the opioid crisis, he lost his home, his family, and hope for…
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Kim’s Journey to Find a Place to Call Home
For much of her life, Kim McEachern struggled to find a stable home where she could feel safe and secure. She grew up within the children’s aid system and as…
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Long Connection with Salvation Army Helps Client Overcome Challenges
For Murray Crook, The Salvation Army in Hamilton, Ont., has stood by at different points in his life, supporting him through difficult periods and giving hope. This connection initially began…
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From Despair to Hope (WATCH)
Arriving in Canada alone with only a suitcase and limited English, Atti faced, depression, trauma and isolation. With support from The Salvation Army, she found safety, healing and a sense…
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Salvation Army in Penticton Lends a Hand after Wildfire
The municipality of Summerland, B.C., was heavily affected by the recent Bald Range wildfire. This blaze started on Aug. 7 and forced the evacuation of more than 20,000 people. Since…
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Shopping with Purpose During Secondhand September
This month, The Salvation Army Thrift Store’s National Recycling Operations (NRO), is encouraging Canadians to shop pre-owned at its thrift stores across Canada as part of Secondhand September. This is…
