In Pursuit of Happiness
Posted on 27th June 2011,
In 2008, 32-year-old Rebecca Hu left China and everything she knew behind. This included family and a secure, well-paying job at a university. But while she chose to launch a new life in Canada, challenges awaited. As we approach Canada Day, and looking back in history, immigration has played a crucial role in the development […]
Salvation Army in Argentina Deals with Effects of Chilean Volcano
Posted on 23rd June 2011,
The eruption of the Puyehue Volcano in Chile is making the news mainly because of the problems caused to air traffic across the south Pacific. What is less well publicized, however, is the effect felt by people living nearer to the volcano. The city of Bariloche in Argentina, for instance, is in a state of […]
Food Bank Encourages Nutritious Donations
Posted on 20th June 2011,
Pasta and cheese are common donations at food banks. These and many other foods received are high in sugar, salt and starch, which are unhealthy. The Salvation Army in Midland, Ontario, is trying to change lives by encouraging donations that can improve the health of clients using the food bank. Healthy donations, such as whole […]
Rick’s Story
Posted on 20th June 2011,
From an early age Rick Jackson couldn’t get a handle on his insecurities. Due to his father’s addiction to alcohol, Rick lacked support and reinforcement. He never felt good enough, and became frustrated and angry. His self-doubt and desperate need for attention lead to destructive behavior, and Rick’s problems only got worse. “I did anything […]
Salvation Army Provides Ongoing Aid as Floods Wreak Havoc on Manitoba
Posted on 14th June 2011,
As wind and rain storms continue to blast through Manitoba, severe flooding continues to affect hundreds of residences. Communities along the southeast shore of Lake Manitoba were hit hard and Salvation Army personnel provided physical and spiritual needs to those impacted. Says Captain Les Marshall, The Salvation Army’s Divisional Secretary for Public Relations and Development: […]
Salvation Army Leaders Bid Farewell
Posted on 13th June 2011,
Since July 2007, Commissioners William and Marilyn Francis have served as Territorial Commander and Territorial President of Women’s Ministries, respectively, for The Salvation Army’s Canada and Bermuda Territory. On July 1, 2011, they enter honourable retirement. William Francis earned a BA from Houghton College in 1966 and a Master of Divinity degree from Asbury Theological […]
Territorial Commander William Francis Bids Farewell
Posted on 13th June 2011,Cool Things at Thrift Stores
Posted on 13th June 2011,
Are you a thrift shop junkie hoping to score a treasure? For more than 100 years Salvation Army thrift stores from coast to coast have collected donations and sold them to provide its programs with a source of funding. Recently a Halifax-based artist bought a hard-cover edition of the Robertson Davies play A Jig for […]
Sutton Youth Shelter Celebrates Milestone
Posted on 10th June 2011,
It has been five years since the Salvation Army Sutton Youth Shelter opened its doors to serve homeless youth of York Region. In some senses the time has passed quickly. Although when we consider the number of faces we have seen as they have passed through our doors, the number of telephone calls that have […]