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Opting to live on a boat to escape <a href=\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/britishcolumbia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/TSA-November-9-2023-09367v1-scaled-e1709078476889.jpg\"><img class=\"alignleft wp-image-9079 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/salvationarmy.ca\/britishcolumbia\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2025\/02\/TSA-November-9-2023-09367v1-scaled-e1709078476889.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"458\" \/><\/a>skyrocketing rental prices, he faced the harsh realities of financial strain and uncertainty.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">But among the darkness, a glimmer of hope emerged through the unwavering support of The Salvation Army. The compassion and guidance of our members provided Shawn with the strength and purpose he desperately needed.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">His story is a testament to the transformative power of community love, faith, hope and belonging. Through his struggles, Shawn discovered a resilience and inner strength he never knew he possessed, becoming a beacon of hope for others facing similar challenges.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left\">Watch the video and learn more about Shawn&#8217;s story.<\/p>\n<p><iframe title=\"Shawn&#039;s Story\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/887470858?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about Connection Point Church &amp; Resource Centre visit: <a href=\"https:\/\/saconnectionpoint.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">saconnectionpoint.ca<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shawn Garbutt&#8217;s journey is a testament to the power of love and resilience. Amidst Canada&#8217;s soaring inflation and housing insecurities, Shawn found himself struggling to make ends meet. 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