Category: Hope Stories
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Ready for Change
For more than 10 years, Barbie struggled with substance use disorders. After giving birth to her youngest daughter, Rhythim, in 2017, Barbie turned to The Salvation Army’s New Choices program.…
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Born in the War, Newborn and Family Found Hope in Italy with Assistance from The Salvation Army
Kirill turned 21 days old the day he crossed the Ukrainian-Romanian border through Siret customs. He was born on March 2, in the northern region of Kyiv, Vyshorod, in a…
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Giving Back
The Salvation Army’s Pathway of Hope program provides intensive, personalized case management to individuals and families who have a desire to break the cycle of poverty. It is designed to…
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Journey into Darkness
Growing up, Lynsie’s parents struggled with alcoholism, which had a significant impact on her childhood. Emotionally neglected, her desperation to be liked and loved pushed her towards people and habits…
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Hope in the Time of Crisis
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR During the height of the pandemic, restaurants around the country had to close because they couldn’t operate safely. For the truck drivers who carry goods across Canada,…
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Back on Their Feet
A Saanich, B.C., woman who cares for her autistic teen nephew says she was greatly helped by The Salvation Army during a breaking point in her life. With no children…
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Salvation Army Mobile Units Combating Winter Worries in Saint John
A warm place to come home to and a comforting meal is part of daily life for most, but for those experiencing homelessness, it is a luxury that is not…
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Finding a Family in British Columbia
Imagine living in a country where you’re not free to speak your mind or express your values, without worrying about repercussion? There are many places in the world where this…
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Help! I Can’t Pay my Rent
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the vulnerability of many Canadians when faced with unexpected economic impacts. When Allan’s work crew was reduced due to health risks of COVID-19,…
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Rebuilding a Broken Life
For decades, Graham, 41, suppressed traumatic memories of growing up with an alcoholic mother and an absentee father. Stifling the neglect and emotional badgering insured survival. When disturbing images resurfaced,…
