Category: Hope Stories
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From Despair to Hope Thanks to The Salvation Army’s Mental Health Support
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Robyn Darker had to make a difficult yet necessary decision to keep her and her family safe. She left home with her three children, escaping a…
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Family Finds a New Beginning with The Salvation Army’s Support
When the pandemic struck, Jessica, a single mother of three, had to deal with several challenges that significantly impacted her family’s life. She lost her job, and her mental health…
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Salvation Army Restores a Mother’s Hope During Christmas
When asked how she and her son’s holiday season would look without The Salvation Army, Sara (not her real name) gave a simple answer. “Christmas? There would have been none,”…
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Bermuda’s Addiction and Life Skills Program Transforms Lives
Every participant at The Salvation Army’s Harbour Light Addiction and Life Skills Program in Hamilton, Bermuda, has a story to share. The goal is that by the end of the…
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Tana’s Journey to Recovery and Hope
For five years, Tana Ballard battled with alcohol and drug addiction. Her struggle had a negative impact on her life. “I lost my house due to my addiction and I…
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Breeze’s Home Away from Home
“Home is what you make it”. This is a famous saying you might have heard before. It implies that a home is not necessarily tied to a location, but rather…
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Kyle’s Path to Recovery
In December 2018, with no money, no clothes, and weighing only 130 lb., Kyle Arnold came to The Salvation Army’s Journey to Life Centre in Thunder Bay, Ont. He wanted…
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Salvation Army in Edmonton Offers Safe Place for Women on Their Journey to Wellness
Recovering from addiction involves more than just achieving sobriety. Staying sober can also be a challenge, especially if the person is in an environment that may trigger a relapse. The…
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The Salvation Army in BC and Alberta are preparing to Assist Yellowknife Residents Forced to Evacuate Due to Wildfires
As a safety response to the massive wildfires currently threatening the Northwest Territories, officials in Yellowknife have ordered the residents to evacuate the city by noon on Friday. To ensure…
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Salvation Army Launches 2022-2023 Annual Report (WATCH)
Today we are pleased to announce the launch of our 2022-2023 annual report. This report highlights the work of The Salvation Army across Canada and Bermuda last year, and informative…
