Salvation Army Aids Homeless with Towels

Posted on 24th February 2011, by Salvation Army
It’s just another way of restoring dignity to homeless men. The Salvation Army’s Maxwell Meighan Centre in Toronto’s downtown core is providing descent-sized, warm bath towels to residents through its “wrap someone in love” campaign. The centre, which delivered services and beds to more than 127,000 clients last year, provides personal, everyday items to its  […]
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Can Homelessness Be Wiped Out?

Posted on 17th February 2011, by Salvation Army
It has been said that homelessness can be wiped out within a decade if the right strategy is in place. In Canada, an estimated 150,000 to 300,000 people are homeless, living in shelters or on the streets. On any given night, 40,000 people stay in homeless shelters and The Salvation Army provides one quarter of  […]
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Province Gives $28,500 Grant to Salvation Army

Posted on 15th February 2011, by Salvation Army
The Salvation Army will look at new ways to help Sudbury’s most vulnerable residents, thanks to a $28,500 grant from the provincial government. Sudbury MPP Rick Bartolucci made the announcement on behalf of No r t h e r n Development and Mines Minister Michael Gravelle. “The Salvation Army in Sudbury has been a valuable  […]
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Salvation Army Sees Surprising Food Bank Need Increases in January

Posted on 15th February 2011, by Salvation Army
Despite a decrease in housesholds helped this December, the Salvation Army is seeing a surprising rise in people in need of food bank services this January. “Since 2009, January’s activity has increased an incredible 45 per cent, that’s a lot of need and demand on our services,” says Lieutenant Matt Sheils. “Things have been really  […]
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Acts of Kindness on Valentine’s Day

Posted on 11th February 2011, by Salvation Army
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be a day of romance. It can be a day of kindness with opportunity to spread good will. On February 14 in Williams Lake, B.C. the “empty bowl” project will raise funds and awareness for The Salvation Food Bank and hunger in that community. Cariboo Potters Guild, with a membership  […]
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