Category: Hope Stories
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Thrift Store Manager Shares Her Salvation Army Journey
A few years ago, Nicole Ryder found herself in a difficult situation. Despite being fully employed, she was unable to find an affordable place to rent, which led her to…
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Salvation Army Adult Day Program Supports Caregivers and Their Loved Ones
Billy Doran was diagnosed with vascular dementia and Alzheimer’s more than eight years ago. Initially, his wife Jane was able to manage her job and caregiving duties. However, as the…
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Finding Family Within The Salvation Army
Throughout most of her life, Terry-Lynn Murray has been on her own. She grew up on the streets and dealt with homelessness and addiction without much support. Thankfully, Terry-Lynn found…
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Salvation Army Shelter Provides Lifeline for Client Experiencing Homelessness
Throughout his life, James Booth felt like his family was against him. In recent years, their betrayal left him homeless. James’ family was part of a cult. As he was…
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A Salvation Army Act of Kindness Saves a Life
As Gerald Jorgensen walks down the streets of Ottawa today, it is hard for him to process that less than two years ago, he was living in these same streets,…
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Marathon Runner Finds Hope Thanks to The Salvation Army
Joshua Koromei has only been in Canada for three months. Despite his short time in the country, he has lived in three different provinces. Throughout his journey, The Salvation Army…
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Former Client at Salvation Army Sober Living House Provides Support to Others in Their Recovery
For 43 years, Craig Smith struggled with drug addiction. He started using in his early teens and suffered multiple overdoses. He is fortunately still here to share how The Salvation…
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Hope and Renewal through Pathway of Hope
Ward found himself at a crossroads in his life. Struggling with alcohol addiction and personal turmoil, he realized he couldn’t continue on his current path. “Somehow I managed to maintain…
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Salvation Army Helps Retiree Get Sober and Find Purpose Again
Before retiring, Leonard Ord had a very active life. He loved his role at a large company, which allowed him to interact with people and travel for business regularly. Despite…
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Former Salvation Army Client Helps Others Break the Cycle of Addiction
While facing incarceration in 2018, Spencer Kell decided to change his life and break free of a cycle of jail and addiction. He reflected on the ways his behaviour and…
