Category: Hope Stories
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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…
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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…
