Category: Hope Stories
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Confident About the Future
Tony (not his real name) was one of the thousands of people across the country who lost their job during the COVID-19 pandemic. With his mother in ill health, Tony…
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Ukrainian Refugee Once Helped by The Salvation Army Now Supports Others
As the new year rolls in, most of us look back and reflect on what we achieved in the previous year. And while some people’s lives changed more than others,…
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Forever Grateful to The Salvation Army
Every time Phyllis Barnaby sees or hears anything related to The Salvation Army, she gets emotional. It is a reminder of the support and care she received from the organization…
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Gifting Smiles This Christmas
In 2015 when Cynthia, her husband and their four children first arrived in Canada, they were shocked at how much day-to-day living cost. From housing to essentials like food, she…
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Newcomer Family Thanks The Salvation Army in Calgary for Their Support
Like thousands of families each year that are victims of violence, “Jane” (not her real name) was forced to flee to Canada along with her children, with virtually nothing. Once…
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Pathway of Hope Helps Participants Achieve their Dreams
Egobure Nnoroh is reaching her education goals because of the support of The Salvation Army Pathway of Hope program at the Agincourt Community Church. She first heard about the program…
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Corey’s Homelessness Story
When 43-year-old Corey broke his leg, he had treatment in a hospital away from home and family. Upon his release he had nowhere to go and slept in his wheelchair…
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Hope and Help for a Sudden Caregiver
Michelle lived with few responsibilities until she was chosen to care for her two younger teenage siblings. This meant a huge change in a short amount of time. Finding it…
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The Salvation Army Taught me to Love Myself
Childhood trauma, PTSD, or emotional and physical abuse are not always visible on the surface, but are often expressed through an individual’s behavior and, in some cases, are managed through…
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Brighter Days for Lonely and Isolated Seniors
At The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre in Winnipeg, lonely seniors are finding a reason to get up in the morning, group activities help them form deep bonds…
