Salvation Army Assists Flood-Hit Regions of Australia

Posted on 17th February 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
In the Australian states of Queensland and New South Wales, devastating floods have affected large areas, stranding hundreds of people and causing widespread destruction and loss. In Queensland, The Salvation Army is supporting those stranded by flood waters as well as emergency services personnel and volunteers, while in northern New South Wales Salvation Army teams  […]
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Salvation Army Helps Clients Cope with Valentine’s Day

Posted on 13th February 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Valentine’s Day is one of the most joyful times of the year, but for those facing day-to-day-challenges, it can be sad and lonely. While Salvation Army centres from coast to coast provide basic needs such as food, clothing and shelter, many, on Valentine’s Day are providing something extra special for clients. From decorated dining halls,  […]
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Life after Addiction

Posted on 13th February 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
They were the worst words Sonny would hear. They came out of the blue in the midst of what he thought was a good relationship. His world came crashing down around him. When Sonny’s (Sunil’s) wife of 17 years blurted out that she didn’t love him anymore, he felt like tearing himself apart. Sadly, separation  […]
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Salvation Army in Ukraine Offers Life-Saving Assistance

Posted on 8th February 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
As severe cold weather spreads across much of Europe, one of the worst-affected countries is Ukraine, where temperatures have dropped as low as -36 C. More than 120 people are known to have lost their lives because of freezing conditions, which the government has now given ‘natural disaster’ status. The Salvation Army is providing assistance  […]
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Salvation Army Struggles with Garbage Problem

Posted on 6th February 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Some people are using the back of the Salvation Army Thrift Store to dump their unwanted items and garbage. “It’s a huge issue,” said pastor Ron Ferris of the Tillsonburg Salvation Army. “It’s been a problem since we’ve been here and this is our eighth year. I don’t think it’s a problem that’s unique to  […]
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New Program Aims to Help Young Dads

Posted on 6th February 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Blake wanted to be a great dad, but would his own childhood experiences hold him back? When Blake was just two months old, his parents realized they would be happier apart than together. While his mom battled addiction issues, Blake lived with his father. “I felt safe and cared for,” says Blake. But at age  […]
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Donation Bins Spark Turf War

Posted on 6th February 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
The business of taking donated clothes and selling them is so lucrative it has created a cut-throat turf war in Ontario. Since people have discovered there’s a lot of money involved, violence has escalated. People are getting beat up, bins are being stolen or burned out. Those who donate to charity bins are shocked and  […]
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Overcoming Powerlessness

Posted on 3rd February 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
The situation was critical and needed to be taken care of immediately. But, while *Jenny was desperate to break free from her abusive husband, she had nowhere to go. In 2009 Jenny, her husband, and two young children left England for Canada. “*Joe felt it was time for a change,” says Jenny. While the transition  […]
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Salvation Army in Fiji Provides Help After Floods

Posted on 1st February 2012, by SalvationArmy.ca
Salvation Army workers in Fiji were greatly encouraged when they received a visit from the country’s president while they were providing shelter, food and clean water to victims of flooding and landslides. Six people – including a family of four – were killed, with villages and suburbs left under water. Thousands of people had to  […]
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