Zara arrived at The Salvation Army’s Florence Booth House in 2022, but her story of resilience, strength and commitment to a better life began years earlier. As a woman living in Iran, Zara was persecuted and prevented from working or pursuing higher education. Fleeing the troubles in her homeland, she sought refuge first in Turkey,  […]

Just over a couple of years ago, Tammy felt far from happy. She was dealing with personal struggles, including recovering from a difficult relationship breakdown and mental health concerns after her dad passed away suddenly. She moved out of her community and moved in with her mother to help her, but the living situation that  […]

Ryan recalls the moment he decided to turn his life around as if it were the climax of a film, where the main character experiences a realization that leads to a successful resolution. After spending a few years battling addiction and experiencing homelessness, Ryan travelled to British Columbia and turned to The Salvation Army to  […]

Peter (not his real name) has spent a long period of his life experiencing homelessness and struggling with addiction. Many times he attempted to get his life back, without success. However, over the past year, the staff at The Salvation Army’s Gateway of Hope shelter in Langley, B.C., have allowed him to embark on a  […]

There was a point in Raymond’s life when things didn’t fall into place for him. He was fighting personal battles that led him to addiction. He experienced homelessness for a couple of years before coming to The Salvation Army in Fort McMurray, Alta., where they helped him get his life back on track. “Life was  […]

For Yellowknife residents who struggle with their mental health, The Salvation Army is one of the few places they can come to for affordable support. Their mental health program aims to improve the quality of life for clients with mental health diagnoses. “We do as much as we can to stabilize their life and to  […]

With January comes the cold and the snow. While for many people this is only an issue when they are outside of their homes, for those experiencing homelessness it can be a matter of life and death. The Salvation Army in Barrie, Ont., runs a warming centre throughout the winter to keep people without shelter  […]