Location: Ontario
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Salvation Army Relaunches Outreach Program to Serve Vulnerable People
The city of St. Catherines, Ont., like many other places across Canada, has seen homelessness rise in recent years. As the city continues to see an increase in encampments, The…
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Finding a Path to Long-Term Recovery with The Salvation Army
For Brandi, her journey of addiction recovery has been long and at times challenging. “I’ve been in and out of recovery for quite a few decades. On Valentine’s Day in…
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Transformation Supportive Housing Helps Residents Regain Control of Their Lives
For Mike (not his real name), finding stability was something he worked toward but didn’t always come easily. After living with a family member for several years, he faced unfair…
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Street Outreach Supports Those Living Outdoors
The Salvation Army operates a year-round street outreach that offers daily support to those living outdoors in East Toronto. Recently, Ontario has been affected by above-seasonal amounts of snow and…
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Salvation Army Snowsuit Drive Keeps Children Warm
With winter well underway, The Salvation Army in Napanee, Ont., stepped up early this year to ensure children had appropriate cold-weather attire. For the third consecutive year, The Salvation Army…
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Young Donor Teams Up with The Salvation Army to Keep Children Warm
What started with a single $5 donation has now become an annual tradition for Owen Hewett, a 12-year-old from Napanee, Ont., who is passionate about ensuring less fortunate children have…
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Salvation Army Brightens Newcomer Family’s Christmas
Leah (not her real name) and her family have lived in Canada for five years. Now a little more settled, they can look back on their first holiday season in…
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A Life-Changing Christmas
The year was 1980. Sheryl Rooth had just turned 12 and, despite her young age, she was experiencing a difficult time at home. She recalls fighting and painful memories that…
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Angel’s Story of Gratitude and Giving Back
Many years ago, Angel Anderton from Sudbury, Ont., was going through a difficult time. Taking care of four children on her own was a daunting task financially, but she was…
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A Legacy of Service in Thunder Bay
Sam Stephenson, a dedicated life member of the Thunder Bay Advisory Board and a strong supporter of the Army’s mission, passed away July 7, 2025. Sam joined the board in…
