Category: Hope Stories
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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…
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Former Salvation Army Shelter Resident Finds a Second Chance at Life
Overcoming addiction was the first step Kazumi Shimabukuro took to change his life. After being in and out of recovery and on the streets for some time, he joined a…
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Dads Matter Too
The Salvation Army’s Bethany Hope Centre in Ottawa offers a program called “Dads Matter”, which aims to give young fathers a place to connect and learn about fatherhood. This program…
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Former Salvation Army Client Now Advocates for the Most Vulnerable
In 2010 Al Wiebe’s life took an unexpected turn. Without warning he lost his job as an advertising sales executive, where he was earning a six-figure salary. After having to…
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Newcomers Find Friendship and Hope at The Salvation Army in Quebec
There are many challenges that come with moving to Canada. The Salvation Army journeys with people to break down barriers and give them a better tomorrow. Diego’s story At age…
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Salvation Army Residential Support Program Helps Client with Autism Thrive
For over three decades, Arpi Tokmak and her family have dedicated most of their time to taking care of their son Sam, who has autism. After much consideration, the family…
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How a Bike from The Salvation Army Helped a Winnipeg Radio Host
Christian Aumell arrived in Winnipeg in March 2015. He left his hometown of Tara, Ont., with two suitcases and nothing else. He had just finished his studies in broadcast journalism…
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Salvation Army Food Banks Are More Than Just a Service
Food banks are often seen as places where people in need can come to get food to survive, and, while this perception may be true, it doesn’t paint a full…
