Category: Hope Stories
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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…
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Providing Food and Hope When the Cupboards are Bare
Bipolar disorder was a challenge for Sharon to manage in the workplace. A certified public accountant (CPA), she was successfully employed until a mania phase left her in a deep…
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Unique Program Sets War-affected Youth Up for Success in the Canadian Workforce
Each year, at The Salvation Army Barbara Mitchell Family Resource Centre in Winnipeg, at least 50 war-affected youth are realizing their dreams through LEEP (Life & Employability Enhancement Program) and…
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Literacy Program Helps Adults Overcome Setbacks in Life
Imagine being unable to complete sentences for a job application or even read a menu at a restaurant. To overcome significant setbacks in many lives, The Salvation Army’s adult literacy…
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Produce Pantry Eases Burden of Skyrocketing Food Prices
Every Monday for the past two months, Major Carolyn Hale notices a line of people out her office window at The Salvation Army Castledowns Church in Edmonton, Alberta. A popular…
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The Salvation Army in Agincourt Helps Kids Get Ready for Back to School
The Salvation Army in the Agincourt neighbourhood of Toronto is preparing up to 700 backpacks filled with supplies for school aged children this Fall. The Salvation Army Community and Family…
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Practical Assistance Gives Hope to Ukrainian Refugees
When Julia and her husband fled the war in Ukraine, they came to Canada for peace and safety. Today they are grateful for support received from The Salvation Army and…
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The Courage to Change
Spencer went to college, received a degree in hotel restaurant management and owned a business. On the outside, he was in control. But his reality was that he was deep…
