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The Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister for Status for Women, visited The Salvation Army Vancouver Community & Family Services ministry unit to touch base regarding the progress of the on-going Single Mothers Breakthrough Program as supported through the Community Fund of the Women’s Program, Status for Women Canada.<\/p>\n

The Single Mothers Breakthrough Program is a much needed initiative that takes concrete steps throughout the course of a year wherein, single mothers are able to attend workshops and receive support through mentors in enhancing their parenting skills while working towards achieving personal goals. \u00a0<\/p>\n

“I am pleased that our government has provided necessary support for this important initiative,” said Minister\u00a0Ambrose. “Many women face a variety of obstacles as lone parents, and through our government’s support, the Salvation Army has offered them the optimism, support and guidance that they need to help secure a brighter future for themselves and their families.” \u00a0Minister Ambrose learned of the many programs that are integral to this project while being delighted to meet with a recent graduate of the program.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

“The support we’ve received from the Government of Canada has been instrumental in executing this project,” said Major Ken Ritson, Director of the Salvation Army Community and Family Services.\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n

Initiated in March 2009, The Salvation Army received supported in the way of $235,845 for the three year multi-tiered project which assists in addressing priority issues of focused around parenting, budgeting and financing, home management, educational \/ vocational opportunities, connection to community resources and finally, recreation and socialization.<\/p>\n

Mr. Joseph Fong, Senior Clinical Social Work Supervisor for The Salvation Army Vancouver Community and Family Services shared, \u201cthis project will help build a mentoring network where women and their families can obtain self-improvement and emotional support, practical skills coaching, family life enrichment and connections to social, educational and economic opportunities.\u201d<\/p>\n

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