Category: Hope Stories
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Salvation Army Responds to Floods Across British Columbia
The Salvation Army’s emergency disaster services (EDS) have been serving British Columbians in multiple communities—from Abbotsford and Chilliwack, to Hope, Merritt and Kamloops—sharing hope amid great hardship. Living in Merritt,…
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A Personal Story of Addiction
For three decades, drugs and alcohol were Norman’s solution to numb the heartache of abandonment, betrayal, violence and emotional abuse. Then, after meeting his first grandchild, he really wanted to…
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The Unexpected Impact of a Prescription Opioid
“No one is immune,” says Paul, 51, of his opioid addiction. Once a productive member of society, a prescription for a back injury led him down a dark hole where…
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A Former Addict Who is Hooked on Giving Back
At an early age, Mike was diagnosed with a learning disability and needed extra help and support. Sadly, he was vulnerable to bullying, which led to a lifetime of dangerous…
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Paying Hope Forward
Brian* has never forgotten his journey, and how our community of supporters at The Salvation Army helped him along the way. Today, he shares some of his story and why…
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From Sleeping Rough to Helping Others Who Call the Streets Home
“I love what I do because it changes lives,” says Maxwell Assing, co-ordinator for the Harbour Light street outreach program in Hamilton, Bermuda. “I want to give a hand up…
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Brooke’s Way Back
Change is never easy. For those facing mental health struggles and overcoming substance use disorders, the road to recovery can have setbacks, and it can be challenging to find the…
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Ryan’s Journey
At 28 years old, Ryan is an upgrading student with a bright future ahead of him. However, the classroom hasn’t always been an environment that’s brought out the best in…
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Escaping the Pain of the Past
As a child of an addict, Kyle learned early on that he had to take care of himself to survive. For years, he never received the attention he deserved, or…
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Moving to Canada Alone
When Mahmood arrived with his family of five in Canada in 2017, he hoped they could finally feel safe. Four years earlier, he had no choice but to leave Iraq,…
