Category: Hope Stories
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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…
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Salvation Army Boosts Rural Communities Affected by Unique Hunger Challenges
In rural villages surrounding Kirkland Lake, Ontario, The Salvation Army is filling in gaps, so everyone can enjoy a glass of milk, a healthy snack and nutritious food. “The school…
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When Life Fell Apart
Jesse was a schoolteacher, in a long-term relationship and was going to be co-owner of a business when life fell apart. Alcohol abuse was in the mix, and there were…
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Salvation Army Parenting Program Empowers Single Father to Succeed
Being an only parent is hard. For Chris, 27, it is important for him to have a supportive team of people that he can rely on. The Salvation Army’s Bethany…
