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Maya has been volunteering all her life. She finds peace and calmness through the acts of helping others.<\/p>\n

Originally from Lebanon, Maya first came to Canada five years ago to make a better life for her and her children. Recently separated from her husband, she is able to provide for her children with the help of The Salvation Army.<\/p>\n

\u201cI often do my grocery shopping here at the center,\u201d says the young mother of two, \u201cEven the smallest assistance helps offset my weekly expenses.\u201d<\/p>\n

To express her gratitude, Maya volunteers at The Salvation Army every weekend serving meals with a team of great people.<\/p>\n

\u201cI haven\u2019t had the same experience at other places,\u201d explains Maya, \u201cIt always felt like people were there for themselves, and not necessarily for the joy of helping others.\u201d<\/p>\n

Captivated by the environment, Maya regularly brings her kids to our facility. \u201cI like the feeling being here. I am more comfortable and I feel like I\u2019m a part of a bigger family.\u201d<\/p>\n

Maya has dreams to go to university once she completes her English 12 requirements. She is forever grateful for the skills, experience and friendships that volunteering has provided her.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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